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

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Rhodochrosite from Huallapon Mine, Pasto Bueno, Ancash, Peru

 
Rhodochrosite from Huallapon Mine, Pasto Bueno, Ancash, Peru

Rhodochrosite from Huallapon Mine, Pasto Bueno, Ancash, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 66210
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Huallapon Mine, Pasto Bueno, Ancash, Peru
Description:Lustrous translucent pink rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals with remnants of metallic sulfide-rich matrix on the bottom where they were attached.
Overall Size:30x25x20 mm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;