Rhodochrosite
specimen number:
1603350
location:
Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Northern Cape, South Africa
description:
Gemmy lustrous red crystals of rhodochrosite across the top of this matrix. Very minimal cleaving to the far right edge of the piece, this is still in really good condition. The specimen exhibits very good translucency.
Size: 4.0 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm (miniature)
Collection: Marc Fleischer
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