AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Peru > Rhodochrosite |
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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