Studio : Rockhound's First Choice Publisher : Rockhound's First Choice Binding : Toy Product Description Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral with chemical composition MnCO3. In its (rare) pure form, it is typically a rose-red color, but impure specimens can be shades of pink to pale brown. Rhodochrosite occurs as a hydrothermal vein mineral along with other manganese minerals in low temperature ore deposits as in the silver mines of Romania where it was first found. Banded rhodochrosite is mined in Capillitas, Argentina.Rhodochrosite is Argentina's "national gemstone. This bag weighs 4 oz. and will contain an average of 4-5 pieces. No two bags the same! Great refill for any beginner-novice tumblers, i.e., NSI, National Geographic, Dr. Cool, Smithsonian, Elenco Pro Models Lortone, Chicago Others. Great also for advanced cutters and jewelers! Rhodochrosite is uncommon and becoming scarce. NOTE* This Bag DOES Not contain Grits, Findings, jewelry parts,or adhesives that may have been included with the original tumbler accessories. WARNING-Choking Hazard! Use Tumbling instructions from the tumbler manufacturer. 0
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