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Rhodochrosite

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SUPERB LARGE THUMBNAIL from find sin the late 1970s through very early 1980s at the world's top rhodochrosite deposit, this gemmy red group is comprised of two scalenohedral crystals. The color, form and degree of transparency, put specimens from this mine at the head of the class.

Product details

SpeciesRhodochrosite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.1 x 1.1 x 1.1 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.