Rhodochrosite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Uchucchacua Mine, Lima Dept., Peru
- Minerals
- Rhodochrosite
- Dimensions
- 5.0 x 3.4 x 2.4 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- SM230
Red lustrous gemmy scalenohedral crystals of rhodochrosite are mostly covering a quartz crystal matrix.
Minor cleaving is present on some crystal edges, typical of these. Color and luster of the crystals is excellent.