AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Peru > Rhodochrosite on Quartz |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 36398 |
Mineral: | Rhodochrosite on Quartz |
Locality: | Peru |
Description: | Bright pink rhodochrosite crystals up to .5 mm overgrown on colorless quartz crystals up to 2 mm. Under magnification the rhodochrosite is seen to be transparent pink with glassy crystal faces. This has vivid pink color that is very attractive. Ex. George Loud collection #PE.1 |
Overall Size: | 6x5.5x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | .5-2 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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