Rhodochrosite, Nchwaning I Mine, South Africa

Excellent example of a “dogtooth” rhodochrosite from Nchwaning I Mine. The majority of the small single crystals from this famous find have cleaved tips. It is quite uncommon to get one like this with no cleave or damage to the termination.

Nchwaning I Mine, Northern Cape Province, South Africa 

1.1x2.4x.8cm approx