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Rhodochrosite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania (Type Locality for Rhodochrosite)

 
Rhodochrosite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania (Type Locality for Rhodochrosite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 43098
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania (Type Locality for Rhodochrosite)
Description:Translucent pink rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals with colorless to gray quartz microcrystals in a few areas. The cluster is fully crystallized on all sides. One corner is cleaved.
Overall Size:16x12x10 mm
Crystals:micro to 12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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