Rhodochrosite from Starnitsa deposit, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria - image 1

Rhodochrosite from Starnitsa deposit, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria

A delicate pale pink rhodochrosite with snowy white calcite spheres, lustrous sphalerite and quartz.

Product details

SpeciesRhodochrositeQuartzCalciteSphalerite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 x 5.5 x 2.0 cm
Added on04/29/2026
LocalityBulgaria, Smolyan Province, Starnitsa deposit
RepairsNo repairs
Current owner
Kristiyan Dimitrov
Kristiyan Dimitrov
Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria
Member since 2025

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Rhodochrosite
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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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Starnitsa deposit
A collector's guide to Starnitsa deposit, Bulgaria: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 28 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.