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Rhodochrosite from Mouanda Mine, Haut-Ogoue, Gabon

 
Rhodochrosite from Mouanda Mine, Haut-Ogoue, Gabon

Rhodochrosite from Mouanda Mine, Haut-Ogoue, Gabon

DESCRIPTION:No. 14014
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Mouanda Mine, Haut-Ogoue, Gabon
Description:Very pretty plate of dark burgundy-red rhodochrosite crystals on matrix. Under magnification the scalenohedral crystals are lustrous and translucent. Ex. Russ Buckingham collection
Overall Size:4.5x2x1.5 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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