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Rhodochrosite, Hematite


Rhodochrosite : MnCO3, Hematite : Fe2O3

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A gemmy crysatl with lots of cutting value, and interesting hematite association! It is, as most of these are, sadly without its very tip.In this case, a little less than usual is off, but if you tilt it back it displays well and the hematite and the glassy lustre make it still of some value besides its intrinsic worth as cutting material....so its a rhodo that looks like a $1000 thumbnail at first, but doesn't cost near it because of the termination ding. 2.3 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm



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