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Rhodochrosite with Sphalerite and Pyrite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

 
Rhodochrosite with Sphalerite and Pyrite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Rhodochrosite with Sphalerite and Pyrite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 31895
Mineral:Rhodochrosite with Sphalerite and Pyrite
Locality:Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Description:Rosettes up to 8 mm diameter of pink rhodochrosite crystals almost completely coating matrix of dark sphalerite and brassy pyrite crystal. Ex. Dr. N. Luppescu
Overall Size:7x7x5 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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