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Rhodochrosite from Huayllapon Mine, Pasto Bueno, Ancash, Peru

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SpeciesRhodochrositeQuartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 8.0 cm
Added on10/30/2026
LocalityPeru, Ancash, Huayllapon Mine

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Rhodochrosite
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deep pink to rich red manganese carbonate with vitreous crystals, diverse crystal habits, and renowned localities prized by collectors.
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Huayllapon Mine
Huayllapon Mine, Peru — renowned for lustrous hübnerite blades, deep red rhodochrosite on quartz, and open-pocket specimens that captivate collectors.