Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning I Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Northern Cape, South Africa - image 1
Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning I Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Northern Cape, South Africa - image 2

Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning I Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Northern Cape, South Africa

Tama Higuchi Collection #174.

A crown jewel of my thumbnail collection: an extraordinary specimen of rhodochrosite, from the N'Chwaning I mine. This piece has flawless luster, color, and aesthetics, especially with the two intersecting crystals, creating an interesting composition.

Ex. W.S. Logan, ex. Werner Lieber.

Product details

SpeciesRhodochrosite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.9 x 1.9 x 1.7 cm
Added on09/28/2026
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning I Mine
Current owner
Tama Higuchi
Tama Higuchi
Dallas, TX
Acquired
Feb 2021
2 for sale·Member since 2025

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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…