Rhodochrosite
specimen number:
2454370
location:
Uchucchacua Mine, Lima Department, Peru
description: Deep red semi lustrous mostly transparent scalenohedral crystals of rhodochrosite to 1.3 cm in size set nicely across the front of a 6.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm matrix. Displays nicely on its own. The matrix has been lightly shaped with a trim saw. Some cleaving and chipping present, very typical of these, this one's still in good condition and quite nice. Shipping weight: 0.24 pounds. Ex Jordi Povill collection.
Size: 6.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Jordi Povill
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