Mineral: Rhodochrosite, Quartz and Sphalerite
Locality: Austria Duvas Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín Department, Peru
Dimensions: 78 mm x 62 mm x 55 mm

Description: Botryoidal growths of Rhodochrosite crystals, with luster and a more intense and vivid pink color than usual in pieces from this deposit. Small water-clear and lustrous crystals of Quartz are also present with aggregates of Sphalerite microcrystals. Many flashes are visible due to small Quartz tips. Mined in 07/2021.

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