The Richard M. Geiger Collection
348
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Rhodochrosite
Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru
miniature – 4.0 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm
Perfectly terminated 4.0 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm scalenohedral XL. The crystal has sharp faces and a very fine bright deep red color. The piece was improved by removing some matrix from the back of the XL. Ex. F. John Barlow #B5
Mineral Species
Rhodochrosite
Dana
Strunz
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Also known as:
348
Rhodochrosite
Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru