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Rhodochrosite with drusy Quartz on Sphalerite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Lima Department, Peru

 
Rhodochrosite with drusy Quartz on Sphalerite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Lima Department, Peru

Rhodochrosite with drusy Quartz on Sphalerite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Lima Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 5761
Mineral:Rhodochrosite with drusy Quartz on Sphalerite
Locality:Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Lima Department, Peru
Description:Large cabinet specimen of pink rhodochrosite crystals up to 10 mm with drusy yellowish quartz overgrowth on sphalerite. This large specimen has excellent color and is among the best of its kind for the locality.
Overall Size:15x10x4 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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