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Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca Province, Argentina

 
Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca Province, Argentina

Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca Province, Argentina

Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca Province, Argentina

DESCRIPTION:No. 65755
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Capillitas Mine, Catamarca Province, Argentina
Description:Elongated specimen of translucent pink rhodochrosite sawn and polished on the face to highlight the concentric growth structure. The rhodochrosite on the right side is very deep-pink color. The rear shows the stalactitic outer surfaces.
Overall Size:17x5x5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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