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Rhodochrosite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Lima Department, Peru

 
Rhodochrosite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Lima Department, Peru

Rhodochrosite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Lima Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 60139
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Lima Department, Peru
Description:Translucent pink rhodochrosite crystals over a core of gray matrix. The rhodochrosite crystals are rhombohedral form and have finely textured crystal faces that give them a satin luster.
Overall Size:11x7x6 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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