Rhodochrosite on Psilomelane - Uchucchacua mine, Oyón, Andes, Peru - Height: 7.1 cm - Width: 5.2 cm- 372 g

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Rhodochrosite on psilomelane from the Uchucchacua mine, Oyón, Andes, Peru; a 7.1 cm high, 5.2 cm wide, 5.0 cm deep specimen weighing 372 g with cherry red rhodochrosite scalenohedrons on a black psilomelane coating.

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Rhodochrosite is one of the most sought after species in the mineral realm due to its deep red colour and sharp crystal shapes.
Owning a fine rhodochrosite is a lifetime dream and goal for many collectors around the world!

This is a splendid specimen from the world famous Uchucchacua mine in the Peruvian Andes, displaying highly lustrous cherry red rhodochrosite scalenohedrons (up to 1.1 cm) on a contrasting coat of black psilomelane oxides.
Note some small siderite-dolomite crystals.

A great international classic of fine quality!

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Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1118556270/17f06ce824

Rhodochrosite is one of the most sought after species in the mineral realm due to its deep red colour and sharp crystal shapes.
Owning a fine rhodochrosite is a lifetime dream and goal for many collectors around the world!

This is a splendid specimen from the world famous Uchucchacua mine in the Peruvian Andes, displaying highly lustrous cherry red rhodochrosite scalenohedrons (up to 1.1 cm) on a contrasting coat of black psilomelane oxides.
Note some small siderite-dolomite crystals.

A great international classic of fine quality!

Ex coll. C. Vie

Seller's Story

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Details

Main Mineral
Rhodochrosite on Psilomelane
Mineral Form
- Uchucchacua mine, Oyón, Andes, Peru
Weight
372 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Uchucchacua mine, Oyón, Andes
Country of Origin
Peru
Height
7.1 cm
Width
5.2 cm
Depth
5 cm
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