Rhodochrosite (ex Dr. William Logan Collection)

Item Description

Of the various habits, styles and colors of Rhodochrosite from the N'Chwaning II Mine, the pink "spheres" are arguably the most attractive and sought after. This piece is a superb full-sized miniature features several excellent quality, very lustrous, sparkly bright pink "balls" of Rhodochrosite which have formed over a preexisting botryoidal / spherical mineral. The quality of the Rhodo crystals is excellent, but they are tiny so you need at least a loupe to view them up close. The tiny rhombs are actually curved, which reminds me more of "saddle"-shaped Dolomite or Siderite crytals, but with that gorgeous pink color. The largest botryoid is about 1.5 cmm across. From the 1980s finds. The piece shows a wonderful red fluorescence (likely due to Manganoan Calcite or Kutnohorite content ). Priced at $1,500 retail. From the worldwide Rhodochrosite collection of Dr. William S. Logan (Specimen #X36-5)