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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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 50090
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Translucent pink rhodochrosite crystals covering front of Mn-oxide matrix plate. The rhodochrosite crystals are rhombohedral form and fluoresce red under UV illumination. Note the large 12 mm crystal on the upper right. Ex. George Elling; ex.Charlie Key collection
Overall Size:7x6x3 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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