Rhodochrosite

Uchucchacua Mine, Uchucchacua area, Oyón District, Oyón Province, Lima
Peru
Dimensions: 4.5x3.4x2.2 cm
Largest crystal size: 18 mm
Price: CA

$1,000.00

The Uchucchacua Mine in Peru is one of the premier localities for rhodochrosite and while there are numerous rhodochrosite localities in the world, the gemmy, fiery crystals from Uchucchacua are distinguished by their superior quality. This rich miniature specimen features several high-quality glowing pink-red, modified scalenohedral crystasl, with the largest crystal measuring 18mm. The crystals are beautifully saturated and arranged aesthetically against a shimmering black matrix of manganese oxides, typical of the Uchucchacua. A stunning presentation.

Note: All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD). International customers are charged in CAD, exchange rate is calculated automatically by your bank/paypal upon checkout.

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