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TitleRhodochrosite with fluorite from Park Co., Colorado
DescriptionRhodochrosite, (manganese carbonate) MnCO3, is a member of the calcite group. Here we see salmon colored rhodochrosite with greenish fluorite, CaF2. This specimen is 8 cm in longest dimension.
LocationUSA ▹ Colorado ▹ Park County. Near Alma.
PhotographerDarla Sondrol. 2001-06-18.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #710.
Key wordsrhodochrosite, fluorite, Colorado
Tech details151 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number772