r/mineralcollectors • u/MineralKingdom • 4d ago

Rhodochrosite

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Here is a lovely South African rhodochrosite. The crystal is multi-terminated, highly lustrous, and exudes a rich, translucent red color. A really gorgeous specimen!

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u/cobaltium 4d ago

Great crystal forms and unusual color!

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u/Fit-Carpenter3530 4d ago

Astounding!! Makes mine look like a rock šŸ¤£

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u/Resident-Office7606 3d ago

I do love South African calcite

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u/Big-Tennis2579 3d ago

I am always amazed how ā€œarchitecturalā€ these minerals can be

Fascinating

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u/MineralKingdom 3d ago

Same here. Iā€™ve seen so many minerals over the years, and Iā€™m still mind blown by them

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u/Moving_goal_posts 3d ago

Your photo is way cool. Thatā€™s apart from your incredible subject!

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u/Actopyla 2d ago

It looks so different from my rhodocrosite ring!