Rhodochrosite Multi-Stalactite Slice

Accented by streaks of white and ranging from alarming reds to subtle pinks, rhodochrosite is a relatively rare manganese carbonate mineral. Displaying crystal twinning and varying levels of transparency, rhodochrosite is highly celebrated, as evidenced by its status as Argentina's "national gemstone" and the official state mineral of the U.S. state of Colorado.

The beautiful specimen offered here illustrates the exceptional size and most desirable vivid color of the now exhausted Capillitas locality.