Rhodochrosite
specimen number:
2301146
location:
N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
description: Beautiful grouping of two generation crystallized rhodochrosite, the first scalenohedral crystals of a very deep cherry red color, the second the lighter red scalenohedral shape over the top. Complete all-around and in outstanding condition. The crystals are lustrous extremely colorful and show very good translucency to almost transparent. Measures 3.0 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm in size. Extremely fine and choice.
Size: 3.0 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm (thumbnail)
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