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Rhodochrosite from Wudong Mine, Liubao, Guangxi Zhuang A.R., China

 
Rhodochrosite from Wudong Mine, Liubao, Guangxi Zhuang A.R., China

Rhodochrosite from Wudong Mine, Liubao, Guangxi Zhuang A.R., China

DESCRIPTION:No. 60481
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Wudong Mine, Liubao, Guangxi Zhuang A.R., China
Description:Translucent pink flattened rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals with remnants of sulfide matrix included in the bottom where they were attached. The rhodochrosite crystals have silky luster caused by finely striated parallel etched patterns.
Overall Size:3.5x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:3-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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