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Quartz on Rhodochrosite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania (Type Locality for Rhodochrosite)

 
Quartz on Rhodochrosite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania (Type Locality for Rhodochrosite)

Quartz on Rhodochrosite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania (Type Locality for Rhodochrosite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 4363
Mineral:Quartz on Rhodochrosite
Locality:Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania (Type Locality for Rhodochrosite)
Description:Colorless milky quartz crystals up to 32 mm long with micro-crystalline, late-growth quartz on selected surfaces. The matrix is pink rhodochrosite and contrasts the milky quartz nicely. ex. J. Cilen #5088
Overall Size:12x5x5 cm
Crystals:micro to 32 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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