Concentric Banded Rhodochrosite
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
Photograph
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