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Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Huallapon Mine, Pasto Bueno District, Ancash Department, Peru

 
Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Huallapon Mine, Pasto Bueno District, Ancash Department, Peru

Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Huallapon Mine, Pasto Bueno District, Ancash Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 48557
Mineral:Rhodochrosite on Quartz
Locality:Huallapon Mine, Pasto Bueno District, Ancash Department, Peru
Description:Transparent pink rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals to 12 mm on slender colorless transparent quartz crystals to 15 mm. The rhodochrosite crystals have internal translucent core zones with transparent outer layers.
Overall Size:4x3.5x2.2 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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