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Rhodochrosite from Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado

 
Rhodochrosite from Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 55585
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado
Description:Flattened rhombohedral translucent pink rhodochrosite crystal with no matrix attached. The rhodochrosite crystal is complete on all faces and have satin luster due to microscopic parallel crystal faces on the surfaces. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection #134
Overall Size:24x20x12 mm
Crystals:24 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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