Rhodochrosite from South Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning Mines - image 1
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Rhodochrosite from South Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning Mines

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Synapse Collection
Synapse Collection
San Antonio, Texas, United States
9 for sale·5 sold

Product details

SpeciesRhodochrosite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.5 x 2.6 x 1.4 cm
Added on11/04/2025
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning Mines

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
02/1988Synapse CollectionNot 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.