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Rhodochrosite from Dshairem Mine, Kara Oba, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan

 
Rhodochrosite from Dshairem Mine, Kara Oba, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan

Rhodochrosite from Dshairem Mine, Kara Oba, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan

Rhodochrosite from Dshairem Mine, Kara Oba, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan

DESCRIPTION:No. 35434
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Dshairem Mine, Kara Oba, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan
Description:Large specimen of translucent red rhodochrosite in a 8 mm layer over limestone(?) matrix. This material is commonly used for lapidary application, but the botryoidal surface texture makes this a beautiful mineral specimen.
Overall Size:9x8x3.5 cm
Crystals:8 mm thick
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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