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Rhodonite from Betts Manganese Mine, Plainfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts

 
Rhodonite from Betts Manganese Mine, Plainfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 13090
Mineral:Rhodonite
Locality:Betts Manganese Mine, Plainfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Description:Lapidary-grade pink rhodonite with rich pink color from the old Betts Mine (no direct relation). Dense rhodonite like this specimen is one of the better lapidary minerals found here in the eastern US. ex. Al Sebela (1921-2000) collection
Overall Size:6.5x4x2 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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