Rhodochrosite
specimen number:
8602085
location:
Manuelita Mine, Morococha, Yauli, Junin, Peru
description:
Attractive pink rhombohedral crystals of rhodochrosite covering the top of this matrix. These appear to be forming replacements after previous tabular barite crystals measuring to 2.0 cm in length. Very light micro-chipping present, throughout I think in good condition.
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