1.6" Polished Rhodochrosite Sphere - Argentina

This is a gorgeous, polished sphere formed from a banded rhodochrosite formation collected at the famous Capillitas Mine in Argentina. The sphere has been flawlessly polished to a glossy finish.

Comes with the pictured display stand.

Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral with them chemical composition MnCO3. The crystals typically have a pink-red coloration and cleaves with rhombohedral cleaving in three directions. It forms from hydrothermal pockets and can be found as both crystals and in banded formations.
FOR SALE
$79
DETAILS
SPECIES
Rhodochrosite
LOCATION
Capillitas Mine, Catamarca Province, Argentina
SIZE
1.6" in diameter
CATEGORY
ITEM
#243197