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Rhodochrosite

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Rhodochrosite

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Description
Locality: 
Manuelita Mine, Morococha, Yauli Province, Junín Department, Peru
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
11 × 6.5 × 5.2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.60cm
Description

Fine cluster of rhodochrosite in pink romboheda aesthetically scattered on white quartzite. Excellent specimen for the locale. Formerly in the G. Fregosi collection, Italy, with label.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Rhodochrosite

Formula: 
MnCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbánya), Cavnic (Kapnic; Kapnik), Maramureș Co., Romania

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Seller's terms and conditions

The item can be returned for whichever reason, provided its original conditions, and within 10 days from its delivery to the Buyer. In the case of returning, the Buyer will be entitled to the refund of the item price; shipping costs will remain at the Buyer's charge in any case.