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Rhodochrosite with Pyrrhotite from Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junin Department, Peru

 
Rhodochrosite with Pyrrhotite from Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junin Department, Peru

Rhodochrosite with Pyrrhotite from Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junin Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 30989
Mineral:Rhodochrosite with Pyrrhotite
Locality:Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junin Department, Peru
Description:Several irregular cavities lined with sparkling pink rhodochrosite crystals up to 3 mm with a hexagonal pyrrhotite crystal 14 mm long. The rhodochrosite crystals look beautiful under magnification: transparent, colorful, lustrous.
Overall Size:7x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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