Rhodonite, Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil - Morro da Mina mine, Brazil

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ColorsRed
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Dimensions1.9 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm
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Description
The Morra da Mina mine has produced some of the finest deeply saturated red rhodonite crystals in the world. Although the mine has been in production for over 100 years it was only in the 2000's when these specimens began to appear on the market. This particular specimen is very gemmy. The cherry red color is unmatched when backlit.
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