{"product_id":"ddf2axnolkt","title":"RHODOCHROSITE ROYALTY — BEAUTY, HISTORY \u0026 PEDIGREE","description":"\u003cp\u003eRHODOCHROSITE ROYALTY — BEAUTY, HISTORY \u0026amp; PEDIGREE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome specimens grab you with color. Others with form. And then there are pieces like this that bring everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spectacular Rhodochrosite from the legendary N’Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa  is absolutely loaded with presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intense cherry-red saturation is ridiculous — covered in sparkling crystal texture with incredible luster and a fiery glow that comes alive under the light. It’s one of those specimens you can keep turning and discovering something new from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there’s the provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhodochrosite\u003cbr\u003e N’Chwaning Mine, KMF, Northern Cape, South Africa \u003cbr\u003e Ex. Martin Zinn Collection\u003cbr\u003e Ex. W. S. Logan Rhodochrosite Collection\u003cbr\u003e Collection No. X48-4\u003cbr\u003e Acquired from Andreas Empl @mineralandy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, that history matters. A great mineral is already a piece of Earth’s art, but when it has passed through respected collections with its provenance and collection number preserved, you’re becoming the next caretaker in the specimen’s story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor. Texture. History. Pedigree. Presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the kind of piece I’m constantly searching for — the one you see and immediately know: THAT ONE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely thrilled to add this N’Chwaning stunner to the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hunt continues…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-spec=\"1\"\u003eRhodochrosite specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"22sGEMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49334115959003,"sku":null,"price":30000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/3584\/4251\/files\/Ddf2aXNoLKt.jpg?v=1789884218","url":"https:\/\/22sgems.com\/products\/ddf2axnolkt","provider":"22sGEMS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}