Rhodonite in Galena

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Rhodonite in Galena

Broken Hill mine, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales. Australia

Reference: 854

Classic Broken Hiill association of red rhodonite crystals set in a galena matrix. Many of the rhodonite are gemmy and perfect, some though are cleaved. The galena is predominantly course but shows a couple of crystals at one end. Ex. Peter Harrison collection

Formula: Rhodonite CaMn₃Mn(Si₅O₁₅)

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 60x20x30mm

Size: Small Cabinet (S)