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Rhodochrosite and Quartz from Pasto Bueno District, Pallasca Province, Ancash Department, Peru

 
Rhodochrosite and Quartz from Pasto Bueno District, Pallasca Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Rhodochrosite and Quartz from Pasto Bueno District, Pallasca Province, Ancash Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 34179
Mineral:Rhodochrosite and Quartz
Locality:Pasto Bueno District, Pallasca Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Description:Rosettes up to 16 mm diameter of pink rhodochrosite crystals with areas overgrown with sparkling sugar-like quartz microcrystals.
Overall Size:5.5x4x2 cm
Crystals:.5-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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