Rhodochrosite
specimen number:
2023670
location:
Oppu mine, Nishimeya-mura, Naka-Tsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture, Tohoku Region, Honshu Island, Japan
description: Nice translucent pink botryoidal crystallized rhodochrosite covering all of one side and half of the other of this 6.5 x 5.0 x 2.5 cm matrix. Micro-chipping present but sparse, some of the areas that at first appear to be chipping is actually secondary growths of rhodochrosite. Minor pyrite present. Shipping weight: 0.38 pounds. Ex Chris and Agatha Galas collection.
Size: 6.5 x 5.0 x 2.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Chris & Agatha Galas
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