Rhodochrosite Crystals on Matrix - SKMF 041

Measurements:  33 x 21 x 23 mm

Description:  Sparkling orangy-red rhodochrosite crystals scattered on a layer of pink rhodochrosite crystals, all on a matrix of rhodochrosite and manganite. 

The specimen appears to be undamaged. 

It has been trimmed at the bottom, to display better.

Weight of Specimen:  21.0 g

Chemical Composition:  MnCO₃  (rhodochrosite) 
                                        Mn³⁺O(OH)  (manganite) 

Hardness on Mohs Scale:   (rhodochrosite)  3.5 - 4                  
                                            (manganite)  4  

Location:  N'Chwaning 2, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Kuruman area, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  SKMF 041

US $ 150