Rhodochrosite
specimen number:
3331388
location:
Shinsei vein, 1900m, Inakuraishi mine, Hokkaido, Japan
description: Pink opaque bladed crystals of rhodochrosite to 3.0 cm in size across the front of this matrix. This is in very good condition. The majority of Japanese rhodochrosite specimens available on the market today are the botryoidal variety, fewer often seen with actual crystals such as this piece. Very choice.
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