Rhodochrosite with Quartz
specimen number:
5006654
location:
Boldut mine, Cavnic, Mamamures Co., Romania
description:
A wonderful example for the species from this famous mining district, rhombohedral crystals of pink rhodochrosite measuring to 0.5 cm in size are scattered beautifully across the top of a crystallized quartz matrix. The specimen is in excellent condition and comes with a previous collection label as shown at the end of the video. This is set up on a matrix of pyrite.
Size: 13.0 x 8.0 x 3.5 cm (cabinet)
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