Rhodochrosite
specimen number:
7991242
location:
Uchucchacua Mine, Lima Dept., Peru
description:
Gemmy red lustrous crystals of rhodochrosite to 0.6 cm in size across one side of this matrix. Very slight cleaving present along the edges of the matrix, all of the prominent crystals are in great condition as seen. There are several good crystals on the backside of the specimen as well, this is shown in the video.
Size: 7.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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