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Pink Rhodochrosite on Dark Matrix, Guangxi

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Salmon-pink rhodochrosite rhombs scattered across a dark grey matrix from Guangxi, a few millimetres each and sharp enough to reward a loupe. A small plate, 4.3 × 2.0 × 1.0 cm and 20 g, shown standing on a clear acrylic base.

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Specimen details

MineralRhodochrosite
LocalityChina
Crystal systemTrigonal
Chemical formulaMnCO3
Dimensions4.3 cm × 2.0 cm × 1.0 cm
Weight20 g
ColorPink
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesRhodochrosite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Salmon-pink rhombs, few of them more than three or four millimetres across, are strewn over a dark grey matrix dusted here and there with a thin white crust. The scatter is what makes the piece read: warm pink against near-black, with the individual crystals sharp enough to show their tilted rhombohedral faces under a loupe.

Rhodochrosite is manganese carbonate, MnCO3, trigonal, and its colour tracks the manganese content — the soft salmon tone here is characteristic of Chinese occurrences rather than the deep raspberry of some other sources. It is a demanding mineral to keep: Mohs 3.5 to 4, perfect cleavage in three directions, and no tolerance whatever for acids or ultrasonic cleaners. Dry storage, and support it from underneath.

A miniature at 4.3 × 2.0 × 1.0 cm and 20 g, propped on the clear acrylic base it is pictured on. Those images were shot of this small plate and no other.

About Rhodochrosite

Rhodochrosite is a carbonate mineral recognized among collectors for its crystal form and distribution, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Rhodochrosite in our encyclopedia

About China

China — dominant modern source for collector-grade specimens since the 1990s.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Rhodochrosite natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Pink Rhodochrosite on Dark Matrix, Guangxi
Pink Rhodochrosite on Dark Matrix, Guangxi
$125.00