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Rhodochrosite from Uchucchaqua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru

 
Rhodochrosite from Uchucchaqua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru

Rhodochrosite from Uchucchaqua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 48422
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Uchucchaqua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru
Description:Elongated cluster of lustrous transparent pink rhodochrosite crystals on galena-rich matrix. The rhodochrosite crystals are complex form with surfaces composed of stepped growth layers that give a striated appearance. Ex. Dan Belsher
Overall Size:7x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only
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