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Rhodochrosite

Unknown Owner
Orange-red lustrous translucent clusters of Rhodochrosite crystals are seen scattered over a cellular matrix of Quartz and yellow to dark brown Goethite matrix from the classic Wolf mine by the town of Herdorf in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The Rhodochrosite form curved and slightly rounded scalenohedral crystals to about 4 or 5 mm, usually in tight clusters which are translucent with a silky to frosted texture. This lovely miniature comes with two old handwritten labels.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 7.0 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/24/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
10/2025Unknown Owner$500.00
Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed