Beschreibung:

A Collection of Rhodochrosite Stalactite Specimens, La Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina, consisting of a polished rhodochrosite slice of fine red color and good translucency cut from a cave stalactite, together with a section of rhodochrosite stalactite, possibly as carving rough. Accompanied by a brass caliper holder for the rhodochrosite slice. Slice: 8.25 cm in diameter. Section: 10.67 x 7.62 cm. Estimate $ 500-700 Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida DAMAGE NOTE: The slice was dropped and partially shattered during the preview process. The stalactite section is in fine condition.