Rhodochrosite
specimen number:
1651221
location:
N'Chwaning mines, Joe Morolong, John Taolo Gaetsewe, Northern Cape, South Africa
description:
Glassy gemmy red crystals of rhodochrosite measuring to 0.4 cm in size across one side of this matrix. Very minimal cleaving confined to the edges of the piece, this is in good condition.
Size: 7.0 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Harry Critchley
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