Specimen #2351

Name: Rhodochrosite Cabochon

Type: Gem

Locality: Peru

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 24 x 17 x 4 mm

Weight: 23.55 cts

Acquired: 2012-01-08

Source: Ebay: ncestones

Label: N

Comment: 23.51ct Valuable Natural Gem 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 rich reddish, translucent, typical stress fractures, with nice face up and eye appeal. Custom oval cabochon cut approx. 25.08 x 18.01 x 4.75mm. Valuable gem grade stone.

Minerals: Rhodochrosite (MnCO₃)

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Rhodochrosite, Perus - FOV: 17.6 x 26.4 mm (23.55.cts)