Rhodochrosite Crystals on Matrix - SKMF 014

Measurements:  106 x 62 x 51 mm

Description:  Aggregates of tiny rhodochrosite crystals with a pinkish / lavender colouring, sit on a conglomerate matrix. The bottom and sides of the specimen also have a few small, exposed geodes. The upper right image is of a tiny geode that measures about 12 mm across, situated at the side of the specimen. The yellow are bits of clay.

The rhocochrosite has a few small nicks, and damage to the edges. 

This specimen was found at the N'Chwaning 1 mine in January 2014.

Weight of Specimen:  290 g 

Chemical Composition:  Mn²⁺(CO₃)  (rhodochrosite) 

Hardness on Mohs Scale:   (rhodochrosite)  3.5 - 4 

Location:  N'Chwaning 1, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Northern Cape, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  SKMF 014

US $ 220