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Rhodochrosite

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WOW! This is a killer miniature featuring about one dozen crystals in a very fine cluster. The colour is superb, it is in fact a deep red and the clarity is amazing also! Great composiion and visual impact!

Product details

Species
RhodochrositeAbout Rhodochrosite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.3 x 3.7 x 4.4 cm
Added on01/22/2025
Locality
South Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning MinesRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Anton Watzl MineralsNot 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 N'Chwaning Mines
N’Chwaning crystals stun with deep red color, superb clarity, and varied habits from scalenohedral to trigonal, in the Kalahari Field.