gem RHODOCHROSITE, MANGANITE


Specimen: #16666
Locality: NChwaning I Mine, NChwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size: 20mm x 18mm x 19mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Exceptional gem Rhodochrosite crystals sprinkled by small black Manganites from the famous NChwaning I Mine, South Africa. It displays completely transparent, clear and gem Rhodochrosite crystals. They have an intense and incredibly rich red color. The crystals are perfect with sharp shape and edges. The faces have glassy luster. The quality is outstanding - superb color and clarity so the crystal just glows. The deposit has produced these treasures long time ago and pieces like this have always been scarce. The quality rivals the Sweet Home Mine Rhodochrosites. For references see the 2017 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 48, # 1. In excellent condition – some minor nicks and base part contacts. On acrylic base.

Killer world grade quality beauty!



gem RHODOCHROSITE, MANGANITE

gem RHODOCHROSITE, MANGANITE

gem RHODOCHROSITE, MANGANITE

gem RHODOCHROSITE, MANGANITE

gem RHODOCHROSITE, MANGANITE