Rhodonite, Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 4.1x2.3x0.9cm
Species: Rhodonite
Locality: Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description: The Morra da Mina mine has produced some of the finest deeply saturated red rhodonite crystals in the world. Although the mine has been in production for over 100 years it was only in the 2000's when these specimens began to appear on the market. This particular specimen is translucent with some excellent growth striations. The cherry red color is unmatched when backlit.
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ID: 25170
Size: 4.1x2.3x0.9cm
Species: Rhodonite
Locality: Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description: The Morra da Mina mine has produced some of the finest deeply saturated red rhodonite crystals in the world. Although the mine has been in production for over 100 years it was only in the 2000's when these specimens began to appear on the market. This particular specimen is translucent with some excellent growth striations. The cherry red color is unmatched when backlit.
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ID: 25170
Size: 4.1x2.3x0.9cm
Species: Rhodonite
Locality: Morro da Mina mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description: The Morra da Mina mine has produced some of the finest deeply saturated red rhodonite crystals in the world. Although the mine has been in production for over 100 years it was only in the 2000's when these specimens began to appear on the market. This particular specimen is translucent with some excellent growth striations. The cherry red color is unmatched when backlit.
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ID: 25170
