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MD-118147
Rhodochrosite
Oppu mine, Nishimeya-mura, Naka-Tsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture, Tohoku Region, Honshu Island, Japan
Cabinet, 10.5 x 9.0 x 4.8 cm
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Classic rhodo plate from one of the premier Asian localities. The Oppu Mine is famous for its rich bubble gum-pink color, and this would not disappoint even the most diehard Bazooka fan. The rich color, silky luster, and lovely botryoidal form (with a nice amount of drusy sparkle) give it a level of aesthetics that even the minor amount of bruising cannot detract from. There are even a few pyrite crystals to add to the attraction. A highly desirable classic from this important old locality, probably mined in the late 1800s or early 1900s.