Rhodochrosite, Pink Crystal Cluster on Matrix, Mexico
A beautiful, bright pink specimen of Rhodochrosite crystals on matrix from Mina Potosi, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Rhodochrosite is manganese carbonate, with a formula of MnCO3. The name is from the Greek words rhodon meaning 'rose', and chros meaning 'color'.
Measures 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 inches.
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