Rhodochrosite
specimen number:
4421001
location:
Hotazel, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
description: Cherry red glassy gemmy scalenohedral crystals of rhodochrosite averaging 0.5 cm in size across a very thin matrix. Micro-cleaving is extremely minimal on this, this is in great condition compared to most. When backlit the piece almost glows as shown in the video.
Size: 6.0 x 5.0 x 1.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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