Rhodochrosite
specimen number:
2025808
location:
Potosi Mine, Santa Eulalia District, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Two areas upon this 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm matrix are showing sprays of prismatic glassy pinkish red gemmy terminated crystals of rhodochrosite, some of these to almost 0.5 cm in length. Very minimal micro-chipping present, quite nice for the species from this mining district. Shipping weight: 0.11 pounds. Ex Chris & Agatha Galas collection.
Size: 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
Collection: Chris & Agatha Galas
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