3-Sided
Rhodochrosite Specimen on Matrix
- SKMF 045
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Measurements: 86 x 68 x
50 mm Description: A beautiful 3-sided specimen consisting of aggregates of tiny, sparkling rhodochrosite crystals with a pinkish to light lavender colouring, in geodes and semi-geodes. The matrix, with patches of yellowish clay, is unknown to us. The specimen has a few small nicks and damage to the edges. The specimen displays
well on a flat surface in various positions. It was found at the
N'Chwaning 1 mine in January 2014. Weight of Specimen: 280 g Chemical Composition: MnCO3 (rhodochrosite) Hardness on Mohs Scale: (rhodochrosite) 3.5 -
4 Location: N'Chwaning
1, Kalahari
Manganese Fields, Kuruman area, Specimen Code: SKMF 045 US $ 300
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