AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Argentina > Rhodochrosite stalactitic formations |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 82667 |
Mineral: | Rhodochrosite stalactitic formations |
Locality: | Capillitas Mine, Catamarca Province, Argentina |
Description: | Two interconnected stalactitic formations of translucent pink rhodochrosite with both ends polished to highlight internal pink-to-white color zones. These rhodochrosite stalactitic formations are popular for setting by jewelers. Ex. Miller collection T088; originally acquired in 2014 from E. Greene |
Overall Size: | 19x15x8 mm |
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Archived: | For reference only |
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