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Formula: MnCO3
Hardness: 3.5-4
Description: a carbonate mineral with a hexagonal crystal system and vitreous to pearly lustre
Specimen number: R26989

Details

  • Title: Rhodochrosite
  • Location: N'Chwanning Mine, Hotazel, South Africa
  • Physical Dimensions: 1 x 1cm
  • Type: Mineral
  • Rights: Geoscience Australia / CC-BY 4.0
  • Photographer: Chris Fitzgerald
  • Museum ID: R26989

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