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Rhodochrosite

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A glorious, SIZEABLE specimen of incredibly sparkly bright pink rhodochrosite, a PRIZE from the N'Chwaning Mine! Rhodos of any style from this locality (and there are several) are highly sought-after. The crystals here (they are gemmy if you look at them under magnification) completely cover the botryoidal surface, and there are no bruises or damage! The crystals have formed on a matrix of solid, light pink massive rhodo.

Product details

SpeciesRhodochrosite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.2 x 6.4 x 3.4 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.