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Rhodochrosite pseudomorphs after Barite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Lima Department, Peru

 
Rhodochrosite pseudomorphs after Barite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Lima Department, Peru

Rhodochrosite pseudomorphs after Barite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Lima Department, Peru

Rhodochrosite pseudomorphs after Barite from Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Lima Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 48158
Mineral:Rhodochrosite pseudomorphs after Barite
Locality:Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Lima Department, Peru
Description:Large plate covered with translucent pink rhodochrosite pseudomorphs after rhombohedral bladed barite crystals to 18 mm. The original barite has been completely replaced by rhodochrosite — no barite is visible on the edges of the specimen. Ex. Don Belsher collection
Overall Size:11x10x4 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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