“Rhodochrosite. Vasco Trancoso collection and photo. Size: 11.8 x 8.4 x 6.3 cm.
Rhodochrosite from Brazil is very rare, and seldom seen. A small trickle of specimens has come out of this old manganese mine over the years. This is actually a rather large specimen for the locality. ”
Vasco Trancoso - 4th December 2009