Rhodochrosite with Calcite, Quartz
specimen number:
8821632
location:
Broken Hill, NSW, Australia
description:
Scalenohedral crystallized rhodochrosite across the top of this matrix. Quartz and calcite present as well. In good condition. The calcite crystals are brightly fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light.
Size: 11.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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