Rhodochrosite with Pyrolusite - Moanda mine, Haut-Ogooué, Gabon - Height: 4.1 cm - Width: 4.1 cm- 37 g
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Rhodochrosite with pyrolusite from the Moanda mine, Haut-Ogooué, Gabon.
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Here is a very nice specimen of red rhodochrosite with jet black pyrolusite from Moanda mine, Gabon!
The matrix is solid manganese oxides-rich rock, that was actually used as manganese ore in Moanda in the 1980's when this specimen was found.
A rare chance to acquire a nice African rhodochrosite!
The Moanda mine, discovered in 1951 and developed industrially from the late 1950s by the Compagnie Minière de l'Ogooué, sits on one of the world's richest manganese deposits, hosted in ancient black shales of the Francevillian Basin. Specimen-grade rhodochrosite on manganite came out of the mine only briefly, in the 1970s and early 1980s, and none has been found since, making this combination genuinely scarce on today's market.
Seller's Story
Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder.
As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate.
Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
Translated by Google TranslateWatch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1227757250/2dbf2acdd9
Here is a very nice specimen of red rhodochrosite with jet black pyrolusite from Moanda mine, Gabon!
The matrix is solid manganese oxides-rich rock, that was actually used as manganese ore in Moanda in the 1980's when this specimen was found.
A rare chance to acquire a nice African rhodochrosite!
The Moanda mine, discovered in 1951 and developed industrially from the late 1950s by the Compagnie Minière de l'Ogooué, sits on one of the world's richest manganese deposits, hosted in ancient black shales of the Francevillian Basin. Specimen-grade rhodochrosite on manganite came out of the mine only briefly, in the 1970s and early 1980s, and none has been found since, making this combination genuinely scarce on today's market.
Seller's Story
Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder.
As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate.
Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Main mineral
Rhodochrosite with Pyrolusite
Mineral form
- Moanda mine, Haut-Ogooué, Gabon
Weight
37 g
Origin (region/city)
Moanda mine, Haut-Ogooué
Country of origin
Gabon
Height
4.1 cm
Width
4.1 cm
Depth
2.7 cm
