Rhodochrosite. Hotazel Mine, Hotazel, John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa. 3.3 x 3.0 x 1....

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Rhodochrosite
Hotazel Mine, Hotazel, John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa
3.3 x 3.0 x 1.9 cm (1.30 x 1.18 x 0.75 in)

When it comes to finding nice scalenohedral Rhodochrosite specimens, one of the first localities that may come to mind is the famous N'Chwaning I Mine. Located just a stone's throw to the southeast of N'Chwaning, Hotazel Mine has produced all manner of high-grade ore and plenty of excellent Rhodochrosite specimens. The display view for this miniature-sized group of Rhodochrosite is entirely composed of dazzling translucent cherry- to strawberry-red scalenohedrons. Most of the crystals have excellent terminations and minor step-like striations that are accented by the Rhodochrosite's flashy luster. This piece can be displayed without the assistance of a base.

From the Barton Friedman "Old Stock Fluorite" featured collection.

More Information: This piece is in excellent condition.


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