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Rhodochrosite and Quartz on Sphalerite and Galena from Raura District, Cajatambo Province, Peru

 
Rhodochrosite and Quartz on Sphalerite and Galena from Raura District, Cajatambo Province, Peru

Rhodochrosite and Quartz on Sphalerite and Galena from Raura District, Cajatambo Province, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 46279
Mineral:Rhodochrosite and Quartz on Sphalerite and Galena
Locality:Raura District, Cajatambo Province, Peru
Description:Translucent pink rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals to 6 mm with silky surface luster, scattered over drusy colorless quartz crystals on sphalerite-galena matrix. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:10.5x8.5x6 cm
Crystals:0.2-6.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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