Very rare "Oppu" rhodochrosite Specimen - Height: 7.5 cm - Width: 5 cm- 208 g

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Very rare Oppu rhodochrosite specimen from Oppu mine, Nishimeya-mura, Nakatsugaru, Aomori, Japan; 208 g, 7.5 × 5 × 5 cm.

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Description from the seller

Intruiging and especially very rare specimen of light pink rhodochrosite from the world famous (long closed) Oppu mine.
A real classic which has become hard to find.. Specimens from here are always very scarce.
At least pre WOII or even older.




Seller's Story

Private collector since 1993. Exotic and aesthetic minerals, uncommon localities, material especially for the serious COLLECTOR. And above all; QUALITY. Condition is everything! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions whatsoever regarding the minerals and shipment. Always send directly, safe and solid.. Happy bidding!
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Intruiging and especially very rare specimen of light pink rhodochrosite from the world famous (long closed) Oppu mine.
A real classic which has become hard to find.. Specimens from here are always very scarce.
At least pre WOII or even older.




Seller's Story

Private collector since 1993. Exotic and aesthetic minerals, uncommon localities, material especially for the serious COLLECTOR. And above all; QUALITY. Condition is everything! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions whatsoever regarding the minerals and shipment. Always send directly, safe and solid.. Happy bidding!
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Details

Main Mineral
Very rare "Oppu" rhodochrosite
Mineral Form
Specimen
Weight
208 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Oppu mine, Nishimeya-mura, Nakatsugaru, Aomori
Country of Origin
Japan
Height
7.5 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
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