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Rhodonite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

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A classic Australian thumbnail specimen with a deep red blocky lustrous translucent crystal of rhodonite 1.0 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm in size set up on a granular lustrous galena matrix. In great condition all around.Broken Hill is a historic mining city located in far western New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1883 after the discovery of a massive, boomerang-shaped ore deposit on an isolated ragged outcrop, it grew to become home to one of the largest deposits of silver, lead, and zinc in the world. The city's rich mining operations spurred the creation of major industrial enterprises and played a foundational role in shaping Australia's modern economy and labor movement.

Product details

SpeciesRhodoniteGalena
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.2 x 1.8 x 1.0 cm
Added on10/07/2026
LocalityAustralia, New South Wales, Broken Hill
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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