Rhodochrosite Slice Pendant

Rhodochrosite Slice Pendant

Mineral: Rhodochrosite

Origin: Capillitas mining district, Andalgalá Department, Catamarca Province, Argentina.

Color: Red with Light Yellowish Gray Banding

Treatment: None

Material: Sterling Silver (925)

Approximate Dimensions: 5.5cm x 2.5cm x 0.5cm

Weight: 16g

 Note: Chain NOT Included

10% of this purchase will be donated to The Rainforest Foundation (US)

Rhodochrosite sometimes called "Rosa del Inca" occurs as a hydrothermal vein mineral along with other manganese minerals in low temperature ore deposits as in the silver mines of Romania where it was first found. Banded rhodochrosite is mined in Capillitas, Argentina.

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