Rhodochrosite - image 1
Photo by Christian Hager

Rhodochrosite

Rhodochrosite, 3.8 cm, from the N’Chwaning mine, Kuruman, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Photo by Christian Hager.

Product details

SpeciesRhodochrosite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning I Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Austria page 77
Current owner
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Anton Watzl Minerals
Member since 2026

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Rhodochrosite
Mineral guide
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deep pink to rich red manganese carbonate with vitreous crystals, diverse crystal habits, and renowned localities prized by collectors.
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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…