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Rhodochrosite (rare locale)
- Takatori Mine, Ibaraki Prefect., Honshu Is., Japan
- Miniature, 4.8 x 2.7 x 1.9 cm
- Start Time: 11/21/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 11/26/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Mineral specimens of ANY species are rare from this obscure wolframite deposit. This impressive sharp rhomb has juicy, cherry-red color and high luster. The two end faces and back are terminated and the other three faces are cleavages. The crystal GLOWS with bright saturation, when backlit. Rare and desirable Japanese rhodochrosite. It was priced at $500 at Tucson this year and traded to us.