This unique Rhodochrosite free form comes from the famous Capillitas Mine in Andalgalá, Catamarca, Argentina, one of the world’s best-known localities for classic banded Rhodochrosite.
What makes this piece especially interesting is that it has been left partially raw and partially polished, allowing you to see both the natural outer formation of the stone and the beautiful banding revealed beneath the polished surface.
It’s a great piece for anyone who loves seeing how a mineral looks in its natural state compared with its finished form, making it both a beautiful display piece and an educational collector’s specimen.
Rhodochrosite is traditionally associated with love, compassion, emotional healing and self-worth.
Locality: Capillitas Mine, Andalgalá, Catamarca, Argentina Weight: Approx. 6.7 oz
As a natural specimen, colour, banding, texture, raw areas and small imperfections are all part of what make this piece completely one of a kind.
