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Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 42181
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Transparent red scalenohedral rhodochrosite crystals with no matrix attached. The rhodochrosite crystals have smooth lustrous crystal faces and deep red color sought by collectors. One rear crystal has a cleaved tip. These specimens are now hard to find. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #222; originally acquired in 1978
Overall Size:35x30x20 mm
Crystals:10-32 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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