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Rhodochrosite from Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

 
Rhodochrosite from Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Rhodochrosite from Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Rhodochrosite from Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 49005
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada
Description:Triangular translucent red rhodochrosite crystal with minor black aegirine-rich matrix. The front and rear of the rhodochrosite crystal is exposed enhancing the translucency and deep-red color. The crystal surfaces have complex crystallization patterns.
Overall Size:25x23x18 mm
Crystals:18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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