Rhodochrosite
sold- Locality
- Rothenberg Mine, Oberneisen, Aar-Einrich, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
- Minerals
- Rhodochrosite
- Dimensions
- 8 x 6 x 5.5 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- FM780
Rhodochrosite on matrix from a classic old German locality. The Rhodochrosite occurs as both botryoidal groups and individual scalenohedral crystals. The Rhodochrosite is deep red with a more brown (iron rich?) layer on the surface. The locality is an ancient iron mine, abandoned in 1928, working iron and manganese mineralisations hosted by Devonian schists [MINDAT]. Ex. Bob Byers collection acquired from Wendel Minerals (comes with a Wendel label showing a price of $480).