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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 23737
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Translucent pink bladed rhodochrosite crystals in a 5 mm thick crust over matrix. The rhodochrosite crystals along one edge have a brownish color. Ex. John Rumble collection (South Africa)
Overall Size:4.5x3x1.8 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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