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Rhodochrosite

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Rhodochrosite, 6.4 cm, from the Santa Eulalia District, Chihuahua, Mexico. The finest rhodochrosites from Santa Eulalia, probably including the one pictured here, have come from the El Potosí mine.

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SpeciesRhodochrosite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.4 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityMexico, Chihuahua, Santa Eulalia Mining District
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collection University Of Delaware page 79
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Rhodochrosite
Mineral guide
Learn about Rhodochrosite
deep pink to rich red manganese carbonate with vitreous crystals, diverse crystal habits, and renowned localities prized by collectors.
Rhodochrosite
Regional guide
Rhodochrosite from Santa Eulalia Mining District
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Locality guide
Santa Eulalia Mining District
Santa Eulalia Mining District, Mexico — historic Ag-Pb-Zn locality prized for classic rhodochrosite, calcite, hemimorphite, creedite, fluorite and more.