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Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon, Cajatambo, Peru

 
Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon, Cajatambo, Peru

Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon, Cajatambo, Peru

Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon, Cajatambo, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 42246
Mineral:Rhodochrosite on Quartz
Locality:Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon, Cajatambo, Peru
Description:Transparent red rhodochrosite crystals up to 29 mm long on small smoky quartz crystals up to 3 mm across. The rhodochrosite crystals are hexagonal prism with rhombic terminations and textured crystal faces. Three crystals are missing. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #335; acquired in 1993 from Neal A. Pfaff (1947–2013)
Overall Size:5x3x3 cm
Crystals:2-29 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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