RHODOCHROSITE, HEMATITE

Specimen formed by globular aggregates of pink rhodochrosite, disposed on a small matrix. These globules are formed by numerous small rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals. These specimens are different from the usual rhodochrosite samples from the Potosí mine, in the Santa Eulalia mining area. The matrix is ​​composed by iron oxides, mainly hisingerite, hematite and goethite. A very aesthetic miniature.

ORIGIN: POTOSI MINE LEVEL 10 FRANCISCO PORTILLO W CAMP, SANTA EULALIA MINING DISTRICT, AQUILES SERDAN MUN., CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO

DIMENSIONS: 1.3x0.7x1.5