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Rhodochrosite on Johannsenite from Uchucchaqua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru

 
Rhodochrosite on Johannsenite from Uchucchaqua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru

Rhodochrosite on Johannsenite from Uchucchaqua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 32955
Mineral:Rhodochrosite on Johannsenite
Locality:Uchucchaqua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru
Description:Transparent pink crystals on greenish johannsenite crystals lining cavities in matrix. The rhodochrosite crystals are bright pink color but damaged.
Overall Size:6x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:.5-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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