Rhodochrosite - Barra do Salinas District, Brazil

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

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Rhodochrosite
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ColorsPink, Red
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Dimensions1.5 x 1.3 x 0.3 cm
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A fine loose transparent pinkish red crystal of rhodochrosite. In great condition. Interesting occurrence for the species, these are not usually found in pegmatite environments.
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