AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Argentina > Rhodochrosite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 48026 |
Mineral: | Rhodochrosite |
Locality: | Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina |
Description: | Difficult-to-find section of a stalactitic formation of translucent pink rhodochrosite that was sawn and polished on the front to highlight the concentric growth patterns. Shows bright pink color when illuminated from the rear. Collected in 1979. Weight 428 grams |
Overall Size: | 14x14x1.0 cm |
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Archived: | For reference only |
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