Specimen #2350

Name: Rhodochrosite Cabochon

Type: Gem

Locality: Peru

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 15.1 x 19.2 x 33.5 mm

Weight: 6.95 cts

Acquired: 2012-01-08

Source: Ebay: ncestones

Label: N

Comment: 6.94ct Valuable Natural Gemmy Peru Rhodochrosite Cabochon. Found within hard host rocks, nice translucent gem grade and far rarer and more valuable than it's cheaper near opaque Argentina counterpart. Attractive medium reddish, translucent, free of significant unnatural flaws, with very nice face up and eye appeal. Custom cushion cabochon cut approx. 15.33 x 10.31 x 3.65mm.

Minerals: Rhodochrosite (MnCO3)

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