3.8" Polished Rhodochrosite With Pyrite Sphere - Argentina

Polished Rhodochrosite With Pyrite Sphere - Argentina #209159

This is a gorgeous, polished sphere formed from a banded rhodochrosite formation collected at the famous Capillitas Mine in Argentina. The sphere has been polished to a glossy finish. This specimen features pockets of pyrite dispersed across the face the sphere. Comes with the pictured display stand.

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.

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