Rhodochrosite with Fluorite
specimen number:
1602208
location:
Uchucchacua Mine, Lima Dept., Peru
description:
Gemmy lustrous red scalenohedral crystals of rhodochrosite approaching 1.0 cm in size on matrix with colorless crystallized fluorite. Slight cleaving present not atypical of these, this one is still in good condition. Classic material for this Peruvian locality.
Size: 8.5 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Marc Fleischer
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