Description: Rhodochrosite with Fluorite
Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru
8.8 x 6.7 x 5 cm
A recent addition found at a mineral show in Brainerd, Minnesota (USA). The rhodochrosites reach 1 cm (most are smaller) and many are doubly-terminated. Small colorless fluorite cubes (to 1 mm) can be seen on close examination.
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