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Rhodochrosite Stalactite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca Province, Argentina

 
Rhodochrosite Stalactite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca Province, Argentina

Rhodochrosite Stalactite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca Province, Argentina

Rhodochrosite Stalactite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca Province, Argentina

DESCRIPTION:No. 38116
Mineral:Rhodochrosite Stalactite
Locality:Capillitas Mine, Catamarca Province, Argentina
Description:Rare stalactite of pink rhodochrosite with concentric growth patterns visible on the exposed ends. Stalactites are impossible to obtain these days because they are sawn into thin slabs or used as carving material. This could easily produce 10 slabs.
Overall Size:15x9x9 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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