Rhodochrosite with Quartz (562)
specimen number:
8811528
location:
Cavnic, Maramures Co., Romania
description:
Very attractive sparkling bladed pink crystals of rhodochrosite measuring to 1.0 cm in size covering the top of matrix. The sparkle comes from a thin coating of microscopic quartz crystals throughout. In great condition, this attractive piece is superb for the species and locality.
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