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Rhodonite from Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Absolutely gorgeous thumbnail specimen, a sharp blocky lustrous perfect gemmy red crystal of rhodonite without matrix. In perfect condition. This weighs 6.63 g.Located in Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil, the Morro da Mina mine is a historic, long-lived manganese deposit that opened in the late nineteenth century and has been extensively worked for industrial manganese ore. Geologically, the deposit consists of metamorphosed manganese protores known as gondites, formed within Precambrian sedimentary sequences. The mine is world-famous among mineral collectors and museums for producing exceptional, highly sought-after specimens of rhodonite, a vibrant pink to cherry-red silicate mineral. Unlike typical rhodonites that are heavily veined with black manganese oxides, specimens from this locality frequently display brilliant transparency, deep coloration, and well-defined crystal forms, making them some of the finest examples of the species discovered anywhere in the world.
Product details
SpeciesRhodonite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.0 x 1.4 x 1.0 cm
Listed on10/25/2026
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Morro da Mina mine
SKU2354133
Current owner
WM
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Learn about Rhodonite
a manganese silicate famed for rose-pink color with black manganese oxide veining, prized crystals, notable localities, and strong collecting appeal.Regional guide
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