Rhodochrosite, Manganite

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Rhodochrosite on manganite, 6.4 cm, N’Chwaning mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Ex Martin Zinn collection. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.4 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 155
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Martin ZinnNot disclosed

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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.
Rhodochrosite
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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…