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Rhodochrosite from Uchucchacua Mine, Lima, Peru

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A wonderful large cabinet display example for the species with semi lustrous sharply formed crystals of alabandite averaging 1.0 cm in size across the front of this crystallized quartz matrix with light pink crystallized rhodochrosite. Many of the alabandite crystals exhibit twinning. This is in really good condition.

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SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions16.0 x 11.0 x 6.0 cm
Added on01/12/2025
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Mar 2026
Price paid
$1,500.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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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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A collector's guide to Uchucchacua Mine, Peru: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 262 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.