Rhodochrosite - Uchucchacua mine, Oyón, Andes, Peru - Height: 4.3 cm - Width: 3.7 cm- 58 g

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Yoan Beckaert
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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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€28
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€23
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Deep pink rhodochrosite crystals from the Uchucchacua mine in Oyón, Andes, Peru, mounted on a small piece of matrix; largest crystal 0.8 cm; weight 58 g; dimensions 4.3 × 3.7 × 2.1 cm.

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Description from the seller

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Deep pink / reddish rhodochrosite crystals on a small piece of matric, coming from the Uchucchacua mine, Peru.

Largest crystal: 0.8 cm

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1233764675/2e4b7ee8d8

Deep pink / reddish rhodochrosite crystals on a small piece of matric, coming from the Uchucchacua mine, Peru.

Largest crystal: 0.8 cm

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Details

Main mineral
Rhodochrosite
Mineral form
- Uchucchacua mine, Oyón, Andes, Peru
Weight
58 g
Origin (region/city)
Uchucchacua mine, Oyón, Andes
Country of origin
Peru
Height
4.3 cm
Width
3.7 cm
Depth
2.1 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
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