Rhodochrosite on MatrixSKMF 019

Minute rhodochrosite crystals in geodes and semi-geodes, on matrix



Measurements:  73 x 53 x 32 mm

Description:  A lovely specimen with several faces, consisting of minute botryoidal rhodochrosite crystals with a pink to light lavender colouring, on matrix. There are four distinct areas of geodes and semi-geodes.

The specimen comes from a pocket that was found in January 2014 at the N'Chwaning 1 mine, Kalahari Manganese Fields.

There is some damage to the edges of the geodes and semi-geodes.

Weight of Specimen:  113.1 g

Chemical Composition:  MnCO3  (rhodochrosite)

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (rhodochrosite)  

Location:  N'Chwaning 1 mine, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Kuruman Area, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  SKMF 019 

US $ 85

 
Home Order Form