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Rhodochrosite from Hotazel Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Rhodochrosite from Hotazel Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 33996
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Hotazel Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Parallel cluster of transparent red rhodochrosite crystals with no matrix attached. This quality of rhodochrosite rarely is available today. Two crystals have cleaved tips visible under magnification.
Overall Size:16x15x14 mm
Crystals:12-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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