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Rhodochrosite from Uchucchaqua Mine, Lima Department, Peru

 
Rhodochrosite from Uchucchaqua Mine, Lima Department, Peru

Rhodochrosite from Uchucchaqua Mine, Lima Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 21938
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Uchucchaqua Mine, Lima Department, Peru
Description:Lustrous crystals of maroon-colored rhodochrosite lining one face of matrix. The rhodochrosite crystals are in parallel, rhombic crystals and are internally transparent.
Overall Size:6x5x5 cm
Crystals:3-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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