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Rhodochrosite

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Locality: 
Santa Eulalia, Aquiles Serdán Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.5 × 3.8 × 3.3 cm
Description

A fantastic matrix specimen of rhodochrosite from Mexico. The piece is richly covered with dozens of beautifully developed crystals that form a dense and visually striking cluster on the matrix.

The crystals display a deep red coloration and a bright vitreous luster. Most of them are well terminated and sharply defined, creating a sparkling surface that immediately draws attention. The contrast between the grey matrix and the intense red crystals further enhances the overall aesthetic of the specimen.

Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral well known for its vibrant colors, ranging from soft pink to deep red. In hydrothermal deposits it can form excellent crystals, but well developed clusters with such strong color and numerous terminated crystals are much less common. Specimens of this quality have become increasingly difficult to obtain on the market, making this piece a particularly attractive example for collectors.

 

 

 

 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Rhodochrosite

Formula: 
MnCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbánya), Cavnic (Kapnic; Kapnik), Maramureș Co., Romania

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