Rhodochrosite with Hisingerite
specimen number:
1652256
location:
Potosi Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
The top of a hisingerite matrix is covered with glistening pink crystals of botryoidal rhodochrosite. Small gemmy crystals of quartz are scattered throughout. In good condition, fine attractive example for the species from this famous Mexican locality.
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