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Rhodochrosite

Locality: Schloßberg Mine, Geisenheim, Taunus, Hesse, Germany

A rare specimen from one of the famous german rhodochrosite localities. Pale pink balls of aggregtated rhodochrosite crystals on manganese ore matrix. Total size 9 x 2.7 x 4.2 cm. Collection M. Ochel, photograph R. Lang. Please see other pictures of the specimen.

This Photo was Mindat.org Photo of the Day - 19th May 2011

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