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Rhodochrosite

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A beautiful cluster of glassy gem red scalenohedral rhodochrosite crystals. Slight cleaving on the terminations are present as seen, this quite typical of these. Collected in the 1970s.

Product details

SpeciesRhodochrosite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 2.8 x 1.5 cm
Added on02/12/2025
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning Mines

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
10/2025Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—Weinrich 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 Nchwaning Mines, South Africa
from N'Chwaning Mines, South Africa: intensely colored, gemmy crystals on manganite, renowned among collectors for form and rarity.