Rhodonite
Virtual Museum ID: 19-NCM14
Specimen Summary
Rhodonite is a pink manganese silicate mineral. Its composition is made up of iron, calcium, and magnesium. This mineral is found in metamorphic rocks that have manganese minerals. Rhodonite is uncommon, as its only found in small deposits around the world. It is pink to red in colour, has a pearly to vitreous lustre and triclinic crystal system. It is mainly used has a decorative stone and gemstone.
Specimen Data
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Collection Details
Original Collection:
Chamber of Mines of Eastern BC (NCM)Sub Collection:
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NCM_14Virtual Museum ID:
19-NCM14Accessibility:
Date Added to VM:
2019-06-11Location Information
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Kaslo, B.C.Specific Site:
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505666UTM Northing:
5528669Datum:
11 (NAD 83)Coordinate Accuracy:
Specimen Details
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MineralPrimary Features:
RhodonitePrimary Mineral Formula:
MnSiO₃Primary Category:
silicateSecondary Features:
Advanced Geological Information
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