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Rhodochrosite from Dshairem Mine, Kara Oba, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan

 
Rhodochrosite from Dshairem Mine, Kara Oba, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan

Rhodochrosite from Dshairem Mine, Kara Oba, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan

Rhodochrosite from Dshairem Mine, Kara Oba, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan

Rhodochrosite from Dshairem Mine, Kara Oba, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan

DESCRIPTION:No. 68291
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Dshairem Mine, Kara Oba, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan
Description:Double-sided plate covered on front and rear with 3.4 mm thick layers of translucent red-pink rhodochrosite over brown matrix. The surfaces of the rhodochrosite have botryoidal shapes with silky surface luster. The rear shows distinct crystal faces. Weight: 335 grams
Overall Size:9.5x6.5x3 cm
Crystals:3-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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