Rhodochrosite with Caryopolite

Nchwaning Mines, Kalahari mangenese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Small Cabinet, 5.1 x 4.4 x 3.3 cm
Start Time: 07/10/2012 5:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/24/2012 5:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Multi-generational Rhodochrosite coated nearly completely by Caryopolite. The original Rhodochrosite is gemmy microcrystals completely coating the pocket, then followed by large (up to .4 cm) gemmy Rhodocrosite crystals of unusual prismatic habit. The micro Caryopolite coating is exceptionally rich. A very good specimen of excellent quality for this rare species.

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