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Rhodochrosite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

 
Rhodochrosite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 21640
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Description:Crystals of translucent, red rhodochrosite without matrix. The crystal form is s highly modified scalenohedral form with multilayered growth patterns on the surface.
Overall Size:15x13x8 mm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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