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Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

 
Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

DESCRIPTION:No. 52907
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina
Description:The end of a 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:5x4x1.5 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm layers
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from Brazil & South America > Carbonate Minerals
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