N'Chwaning Mines
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The Kalahari Manganese Field (N'Chwaning, Wessels) in South Africa is a major source of gem rhodochrosite and a wealth of rare manganese minerals.
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The Kalahari Manganese Field in South Africa — including the N'Chwaning and Wessels mines — is the world's foremost source of fine manganese minerals, above all gem-quality rhodochrosite.
The world's great manganese field
This vast manganese deposit hosts an astonishing variety of manganese minerals, many in superb crystals. The N'Chwaning and Wessels mines in particular have produced specimens that set the world standard for several species.
Signature minerals
The Kalahari field is famous for intensely red rhodochrosite, along with ettringite, sturmanite, manganite, hausmannite and a host of rare species. N'Chwaning rhodochrosite is among the most coveted of all mineral specimens.
Frequently asked questions
Where is N'Chwaning Mines?
N'Chwaning Mines is a mineral locality in Northern Cape, South Africa. It lies at approximately 27.3200°S, 23.0000°E. Elevation is about 1100 m.
What minerals are found at N'Chwaning Mines?
Signature minerals from N'Chwaning Mines include Rhodochrosite. The locality lies in Northern Cape, South Africa, and each mineral links to a full reference entry with formula, crystal system, and collector notes.
What is N'Chwaning Mines known for?
The Kalahari Manganese Field (N'Chwaning, Wessels) in South Africa is a major source of gem rhodochrosite and a wealth of rare manganese minerals.
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