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Rhodonite

These exceptionally fine rhodonite crystals get their pink color from manganese. They were recovered from a silver and tungsten mine in Peru.

Group: Silicates
Image Number: MSA 111
Catalog Number: 166773
Locality: Chiurucu Mine, Huanzala , Peru

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