Rhodochrosite after Calcite
specimen number:
1655202
location:
Krushev Dol Mine, Madan, Bulgaria
description:
Large platy crystals of what were once calcite measuring to 6.5 cm are in size coming off matrix and replaced now by light pink crystallized rhodochrosite. Some damage present as seen. Crystallized completely all around.
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