Rhodochrosite

Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province District, Lima Department, Peru
Cabinet, 10.0 x 6.2 x 4.8 cm
Start Time: 03/12/2009 8:15:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/19/2009 8:26:50 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Glittering, cherry-red "gems" of rhodochrosite from Peru. Gemmy, truly RED crystals of rhodo are rare from ANYWHERE, of course. Here, they are beautifully isolated in a field of dark manganese and and quartz crystals. The rhodo crystals measure to 1.2 cm. Valued at $750.

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