Rhodochrosite, Lui Bao Mine, China
A very nice specimen of rhombohedral Rhodochrosite crystals on matrix from the Liu Bao Mine, Guangxi Province, China.
Rhodochrosite is manganese carbonate, with a formula of MnCO3. The name is from the Greek words rhodon meaning “rose”, and chros meaning “color”.
Measures 3 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches.
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