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8" Light Pink Rhodochrosite on Cubic Galena and Chalcopyrite
This is a breathtaking mineral specimen featuring aggregations of light pink rhodochrosite that formed over lustrous cubic galena crystals, black sphalerite, and brassy chalcopyrite. The white botryoidal formations appear to be aragonite, though it's tough to tell for sure. The specimen comes out of Peru and measures 8" wide.
About Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral with the chemical composition MnCO3. The crystals typically have a rosy pink to red coloration with rhombohedral cleaving in three directions. It forms from hydrothermal pockets and can be found as both crystals and in banded formations. Its color and occasional banding patterns make it a popular stone for faceting and cutting into cabochons. Premier specimens come from China, South Africa, Argentina, where it is the national mineral, and from the Sweet Home Mine in Alma, Colorado.
Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral with the chemical composition MnCO3. The crystals typically have a rosy pink to red coloration with rhombohedral cleaving in three directions. It forms from hydrothermal pockets and can be found as both crystals and in banded formations. Its color and occasional banding patterns make it a popular stone for faceting and cutting into cabochons. Premier specimens come from China, South Africa, Argentina, where it is the national mineral, and from the Sweet Home Mine in Alma, Colorado.
Galena is a lead-based mineral and the primary ore of lead, and has been used for its lead content for thousands of years. Galena typically displays a gray metallic luster and forms cubes or octahedral crystals. The chemical composition of galena is PbS.
While galena will not pose a health hazard by sitting on the shelf or even from casual handling, we suggest washing hands following handling due to the mineral's lead content.
While galena will not pose a health hazard by sitting on the shelf or even from casual handling, we suggest washing hands following handling due to the mineral's lead content.
$395
SPECIES
Rhodochrosite, Galena, Sphalerite & Chalcopyrite
LOCATION
Peru
SIZE
8 x 6"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#350808
