Rhodochrosite (ex Wouter Van Tichelen Collection)

Starnitsa deposit, Davidkovo ore field, Rhodope Mts, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Small Cabinet, 6.1 x 5.6 x 2.3 cm
Start Time: 03/05/2015 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/12/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

The various orebodies in southern Bulgaria have produced a lot of memorable sulfide and carbonate specimens, and including some attractive Rhodochrosites. Thie piece features radiating aggregates of pale pink Rhodochrosite measuring up to a few mm, with golden Chalcopyrite and underlain Sphalerite making this a very attractive and unusual piece. Ex Wouter Van Tichelen Collection.

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