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Old classic combination of pink rhodochrosite with contrasting black sphalerite and quartz. It dates back to the 1970s and I am selling it on consignment with a local collector who trusted me to auction it here with a reserve price.
| Shipping Weight | 0,4 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9,2 × 4,5 × 3,2 cm |
| Locality | Kassandra mines, Chalkidiki, Greece |
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| Mineral Species | Quartz |
|---|---|
| Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Family | Silicate |
| Hardness | 7 |
| Mineral Species | Rhodochrosite |
|---|---|
| Formula | MnCO₃ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Family | Carbonate |
| Hardness | 3 |
| Mineral Species | Sphalerite |
|---|---|
| Formula | ZnS |
| Crystal System | Cubic |
| Family | Sulfide |
| Hardness | 3.5-4 |
Shipping Carrier: Greek Post Office (ELTA) *For USA only, it is DHL express
Processing Time: 1–3 business days after payment is completed
Tracking Number Provided: Yes
Shipping Weight & Zones (in Euros):
Shipping Rates (EUR)
Domestic
0–0.5 kg: €5
0.5–1 kg: €6
1–2 kg: €8
+1 kg: €1
Europe
0–0.5 kg: €25
0.5–1 kg: €25
1–2 kg: €35
+1 kg: €8
USA *Please Note: We always try to find cheaper ways to ship to the US. Currently, we found a cheaper way to use DHL (yes, it is much more expensive directly through DHL, we use other companies that use DHL) - Shipping Costs Update March 1st, 2026
0–0.5 kg: €90
0.5–1 kg: €110
1–2 kg: €150
+1 kg: €50
UK
0–0.5 kg: €25
0.5–1 kg: €25
1–2 kg: €35
+1 kg: €8
Rest of the World
0–0.5 kg: €35
0.5–1 kg: €35
1–2 kg: €45
+1 kg: €10
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