4.5" Rhodochrosite Stalactite Section - Gorgeous

Rhodochrosite Stalactite Section - Gorgeous #114246

This is a gorgeous, polished stalactite end-cut of rhodochrosite from the famous Capillitas Mine in Argentina. The face of this specimen has been polished to a mirror-like finish, with the back side of the specimen remaining rough and in its natural form. A large section of the exterior mineralization has been broken away from this specimen. The edge of this specimen has been cut flat, allowing for aesthetic presentation without the need for a display stand.

About Argentina Rhodochrosite

Rhodochrosite from the Capillitas Mine in Catamarca, Argentina, is renowned for its striking pink to deep red coloration, often displayed in intricate, concentric banding. Formed in hydrothermal veins within a Miocene-aged volcanic complex, this rhodochrosite commonly occurs as stalactitic or botryoidal masses that are sliced and polished to reveal vibrant, bullseye-like patterns. Unlike the well-known transparent crystals from Sweet Home Mine in Colorado, Capillitas rhodochrosite is typically opaque and prized for its ornamental and lapidary appeal. Its unique visual character, shaped by rhythmic mineral deposition over millions of years, makes it one of the most distinctive and collectible varieties of rhodochrosite in the world.

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