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Sphalerite and Rhodochrosite from Manuelita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Peru

 
Sphalerite and Rhodochrosite from Manuelita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Peru

Sphalerite and Rhodochrosite from Manuelita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 24689
Mineral:Sphalerite and Rhodochrosite
Locality:Manuelita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Peru
Description:Translucent golden-brown sphalerite crystals up to 8 mm partially overgrown with bladed pink-white rhodochrosite crystals up to 4 mm. The sphalerite is exceptionally transparent.
Overall Size:10x4x4 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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