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Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

 
Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

DESCRIPTION:No. 61064
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina
Description:Bladed translucent pink rhodochrosite crystals over Fe-rich gray matrix. The rhodochrosite crystals grew in concentric bands and the layered structure is visible on the rear and edges. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection #408
Overall Size:5.5x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:5-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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