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