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Rhodochrosite “Grapefruit”
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston, TX, United States
This rhodochrosite originally formed as a stalactite in a cave, which is why you can see growth rings in this cross-section. The stalactite was sliced and polished, resulting in this delicious looking specimen.
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- Title: Rhodochrosite “Grapefruit”
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