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2.1" Beautiful Pink Rhodochrosite Crystals on Quartz - Peru
This is an absolutely gorgeous cluster of pink rhodochrosite crystals that formed over a bed of clear quartz crystals. Within the matrix, a mixture of galena and sphalerite crystals can be seen. This beautiful mineral association comes out of Peru.
The specimen has been mounted to an acrylic display base with mineral tack.
The specimen has been mounted to an acrylic display base with mineral tack.
Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral with the chemical composition MnCO3. The crystals typically have a rosy pink to red coloration with rhombohedral cleaving in three directions. It forms from hydrothermal pockets and can be found as both crystals and in banded formations. Its color and occasional banding patterns make it a popular stone for faceting and cutting into cabochons. Premier specimens come from China, South Africa, Argentina, where it is the national mineral, and from the Sweet Home Mine in Alma, Colorado.
SPECIES
Rhodochrosite, Quartz, Galena & Sphalerite
LOCATION
Peru
SIZE
2.1 x 1.55"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#276047
