Rhodochrosite with Quartz
specimen number:
2451899
location:
Uchucchacua Mine, Lima Department, Peru
description:
The top side of this 14.0 x 9.0 x 8.0 cm matrix is thickly covered with very deep red scalenohedral translucent lustrous crystals of rhodochrosite to 2.3 cm in length. Colorless quartz crystals to 2.0 cm are present as well. A little bit of cleaving present along one edge, still in very good condition. Good dark color. Shipping weight: 3.46 pounds. Ex Jordi Povill collection.
Size: 14.0 x 9.0 x 8.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Jordi Povill
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