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Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

 
Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

DESCRIPTION:No. 48096
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina
Description:The end of a stalactitic pink rhodochrosite formation with the sawn face polished to highlight the concentric growth patterns. Note the thin outer rim of metallic pyrite. End sections of rhodochrosite stalactites are rare and highly sought after.
Overall Size:6.5x6x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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