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Rhodochrosite (fluorescent)
- Nchwaning II Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, South Africa
- Thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.0 x 1.3 cm
- Start Time: 12/05/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 12/17/2013 6:00:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A prized, sparkly bright pink rhodochrosite from the Nchwaning II Mine. The drusy crystals here (they are very gemmy if you look at them under magnification) completely cover the surface! The crystals have formed on solid, light pink massive rhodo on brown matrix. The largest botryoid is about 7 mm across. From the 1980s finds. Excellent, deep red fluorescence. Classic. Good Rhodos of any style from the Kalahari are highly sought-after.