Concentric Banded Rhodochrosite
Concentric Banded Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina
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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.
Size 13 x 12 x 0.4 cm.
Locality Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals

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