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Rhodochrosite

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Rhodochrosite, 2.8 cm, from the N’Chwaning-I mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, near Kuruman, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Photo: Jeff Scovil.

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SpeciesRhodochrosite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning I Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Arizona page 186
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Rhodochrosite
Mineral guide
Learn about Rhodochrosite
deep pink to rich red manganese carbonate with vitreous crystals, diverse crystal habits, and renowned localities prized by collectors.
Rhodochrosite
Regional guide
Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning I Mine
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Locality guide
N'Chwaning I Mine
N'Chwaning I Mine, South Africa - legendary Kalahari manganese locality near Hotazel, yielding rhodochrosite, manganite, hausmannite, and rare Mn minerals priz…