Rhodochrosite Stalactite Cluster
![Backlit Rhodochrosite stalactite slice with bright pink rings.](https://d1apklpq3d1b8b.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Rhodochrosite-Stalactites-1.jpg)
Mineral: Rhodochrosite (stalactites, cluster, slice).
– Field of View: 6 cm (appr.)
– Found: Argentina (Santa Rita Mine)
Photo: Leo Jahaan
![Large slice of Rhodochrosite stalactites.](https://d1apklpq3d1b8b.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Rhodochrosite-Stalactites-2.jpg)
Description: Cluster of Rhodochrosite stalactites (slice).
– Specimen Size: 13.5 x 6.5 x 1 cm (appr.)
Photo: Leo Jahaan
![Macro shot of interesting worm-like Rhodochrosite crystals formed on the stalactite walls.](https://d1apklpq3d1b8b.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Rhodochrosite-Stalactites-5.jpg)
Description: Detailed view of cavity within the slice, showing Rhodochrosite ‘worms’.
– Field of View: 2.5 cm (appr.)
Photo: Leo Jahaan