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Rhodonite and Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

 
Rhodonite and Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Rhodonite and Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 16682
Mineral:Rhodonite and Galena
Locality:Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Description:Superb large crystals of translucent red rhodonite on metallic galena matrix. The crystal size and translucency are exceptional. This is the best rhodonite specimen I have ever had. Ex. Earle C. Sullivan (1906-2005), author of History and Minerals of Old Mine Park, Trumbull, Ct.
Overall Size:9x6x5 cm
Crystals:2-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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