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Rhodochrosite from Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon, Cajatambo, Peru

 
Rhodochrosite from Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon, Cajatambo, Peru

Rhodochrosite from Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon, Cajatambo, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 43439
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon, Cajatambo, Peru
Description:Translucent pink rhodochrosite crystals on front and rear of a thin plate of crystallized brown manganese-oxide matrix. The rhodochrosite crystals are flattened rhombohedral form, have striated faces, and waxy surface luster.
Overall Size:4x2.5x1 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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