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Rhodochrosite

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SIX specimens of super-sparkly, pretty salmon-pink rhodochrosite from the legendary Kalahari Manganese fields. All have botryoidal form and the same glittery luster. Keep your favorites and trade the rest. Kalahari rhodos are ALWAYS in demand, in any form they take.

Product details

SpeciesRhodochrosite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 1.9 x 1.2 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.