Hematite with Rhodochrosite

Kalahari manganese field, South Africa
Miniature, 3.6 x 2.7 x 2.1 cm
Start Time: 11/13/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 11/21/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Splendent, dark metallic-gray, layered, hematite plates are aesthetically set in the front of the hematite matrix, which is richly covered with opaque, terra cotta-red rhodochrosite rhombs. This is an unusual hematite in combination with rhodochrosite from the Kalahari. The bit of noted hematite plate edge wear is a modest detraction to this very uncommon combination.

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