Rhodochrosite from South Africa, Northern Cape, John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, Joe Morol

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Likely collected during the 1977 Rhodochrosite bonanza find at the N’Chwaning I Mine.

As with most such specimen, some crystals usually have diagonal small cleavages on the tips (natural, formed in pocket).

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm
Added on08/29/2025

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
04/2019Ben StraussNot 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.