Concentric Banded Rhodochrosite

Concentric Banded Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Difficult-to-find section of a stalactitic formation of translucent pink Rhodochrosite that was sawn and polished on front and rear to highlight the banded concentric growth patterns. Shows bright pink color when illuminated from the rear. Collected in 1979. Weight 161 grams.


Cut

13 x 12 x 0.4 cm.

Locality

Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina


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