Rhodochrosite - Barra do Salinas District, Brazil

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specimen
Rhodochrosite
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Comments
Details
ColorsPink, Red
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Dimensions1.9 x 1.2 x 0.4 cm
Species
Description
An attractive loose mostly gemmy pinkish red rhombohedral crystal of rhodochrosite. This is in great condition. It is unusual to see good examples of the species from a pegmatite environment.
Origin