Rhodochrosite, Peru, Cabinet-Sized SpecimenRhodochrosite Uchucchagua Mine Oyon Province, Lima Dept Peru Approx. Dimensions: 3. 41 in x 2. 79 in x 1. 84 in Approx. Weight: 119 grams A gorgeous ruby red specimen of Rhodochrosite with well developed crystals with an Adamantine luster and translucency. The crystals have a complex scalenohedral shape with flat terminations.

Overall crystal is glued to a glass base so it may stand freely

The Cerussite crystals are colorless and transparent at the edges growing opaque towards the center

A light green Fluorite on a white base with a sprinkling of Galena on the underside of the specimen

Siderite coats two faces of the specimen with some Pyrite pieces mixed in

Has a bright metallic luster which is dulled in some areas

brightly metallic and striated around the edges

4  in x 3

Dimensions: 5

as well as a bit of Pyrite

The Sphalerite around the edges has a metallic shine which glimmers in the light with the glassy luster of the Fluorite

but also in the radial crystal formations in semi-swirling patterns which give it the look of a coral reef

Known as the “Peacock Ore”