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Rhodochrosite, Manganite

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Simply put, these mines have produced some of the world's finest Rhodochrosite specimens with their distinct "dogtooth" habit crystals and rich orange-red color crystals. This specimen is a very characteristic N'Chwaning Rhodochrosite features dozens of gemmy red-orange color scalenohedra which are coated by micro colorless Quartz with accenting, black sparkling Manganite blades.

Product details

SpeciesRhodochrosite, Manganite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.6 x 5.0 x 3.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning Mines

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Rhodochrosite
Mineral guide
Learn about Rhodochrosite
deep pink to rich red manganese carbonate with vitreous crystals, diverse crystal habits, and renowned localities prized by collectors.
Rhodochrosite
Regional guide
Rhodochrosite from Nchwaning Mines, South Africa
from N'Chwaning Mines, South Africa: intensely colored, gemmy crystals on manganite, renowned among collectors for form and rarity.