This delicate and sparkling miniature specimen features a soft pink plate of microcrystalline rhodochrosite richly coated in a lusterous druse of fine quartz. The druzy quartz layer shimmers in sunlight, adding a radiant brilliance to the gentle pastel pink of the underlying rhodochrosite. Though not gem grade, the microcrystalline matrix creates a beautiful velvety texture beneath the glittering surface, giving the piece a dreamy, ethereal quality.

From the legendary N'Chwaning Mine in South Africa, this piece is a great example of the more subtle, yet highly aesthetic association between rhodochrosite and quartz that collectors seek for its elegant charm. Its form and finish make it a perfect display specimen, especially for those who appreciate fine textures and interplay of light over crystal druse.