Rhodochrosite with Manganite - image 1
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Rhodochrosite with Manganite

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Dennis Miller
Dennis Miller
Houston, TX
0 for sale·Member since 2025

Raspberry red spikes of rhodochrosite forming a flower and sprinkled with manganite.

Product details

Species
RhodochrositeAbout Rhodochrosite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.7 x 3.0 x 2.1 cm
Weight17 grams
Added on10/04/2025
Locality
South Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning MinesRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
03/2004Dennis MillerNot disclosed
Purchased from Fender Minerals in a private showing

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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.