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Rhodochrosite from Capillitas, Catamarca Province, Argentina

 
Rhodochrosite from Capillitas, Catamarca Province, Argentina

Rhodochrosite from Capillitas, Catamarca Province, Argentina

DESCRIPTION:No. 34632
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Capillitas, Catamarca Province, Argentina
Description:Large slab of pink rhodochrosite with one face polished to highlight the layered growth patterns. Large slabs with deep pink color like this specimen are hard to obtain these days. Ex. Frank Jaeger collection #432
Overall Size:12x11x1 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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