Rhodochrosite with Galena, Calcite
specimen number:
1502056
location:
Trepca, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovo
description: A beautiful cabinet piece with pink sparkling crystals of rhodochrosite to 0.3 cm in size very thick over all sides of this 13.0 x 10.0 x 5.0 cm crystallized Galena matrix. Milky colorless crystals of translucent calcite present mainly on the backside. The calcite crystal show slight cleaving, there are two areas on the back of the piece with minor damage as seen. From the front I think this displays beautifully and is in very fine condition. Colorful and attractive cabinet display piece for this locality. Shipping weight: 2.86 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 13.0 x 10.0 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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