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Rhodochrosite with Chalcopyrite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania (Type Locality for Rhodochrosite)

 
Rhodochrosite with Chalcopyrite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania (Type Locality for Rhodochrosite)

Rhodochrosite with Chalcopyrite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania (Type Locality for Rhodochrosite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 50629
Mineral:Rhodochrosite with Chalcopyrite
Locality:Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania (Type Locality for Rhodochrosite)
Description:Lustrous translucent-to-transparent pink rhodochrosite crystals to 1 mm completely coating underlying matrix with scattered yellow-metallic chalcopyrite crystals to 1 mm.
Overall Size:6x5x2.5 cm
Crystals:0.5-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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