Rhodochrosite with cuboctahedral Fluorite

Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Lima Dept., Peru
Small Cabinet, 8.0 x 5.3 x 3.4 cm
Start Time: 05/21/2009 5:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/28/2009 6:00:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A really nifty combination specimen of gem-like, water-clear, cuboctahedral fluorite crystals with rhodochrosite from the famous Uchucchacua Mine of Peru. The 3.5 cm vug in massive sulfide matrix is aesthetically sprinkled with fluorite "diamonds" to 4 mm and beautifully contrast the gemmy and lustrous, cherry-red rhodo scalenohedrons that reach 1.4 cm. These have been trickling out over the years and are rarely available on the market. Get one, while you can.

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