Rhodochrosite
Wolf Mine, Herdorf, Daaden-Herdorf, Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Excellent classic pinkish-red scalenohedral translucent crystals of rhodochrosite to 0.8 cm in length are scattered over a black 5.2 x 4.6 x 3.0 cm matrix. Light chipping is present, the extent of this visible in the photos. Overall in great condition. Fine old German classic! Ex Wolfgang E. Henkel collection. Ref: LAPIS, Vol. 4, Nr. 10, 12-16.
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