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Rhodochrosite

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Rhodochrosite

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Description
Locality: 
Manuelita Mine, Morococha, Yauli Province, Junín Department, Peru
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
14.2 × 6.1 × 5.2 cm
Description

The dark manganese matrix shows excellent contrast to sharp, dark red rhodochrosite crystals and tiny sparkling quartz crystals. Overall an eye-catching, beautiful piece. No significant damages to report.

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