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Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

 
Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

DESCRIPTION:No. 52906
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina
Description:The end of a translucent pink rhodochrosite stalactite with one face polished and the rear exhibiting the outer layer of rhodochrosite crystals. The polished face highlights the concentric growth patterns of the rhodochrosite.
Overall Size:4.5x4x2 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm layers
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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