Rhodochrosite - Flame leaf Pecopteris are an extinct family
Baker’s notes & crumb story
Description
Pecopteris are an extinct family of seed ferns
Weight of Set: 261g
This property is due to its crystal structure and the presence of both Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺ ions in the mineral
which gives the specimen more depth than plain white material
Rhodochrosite - Flame leaf Pecopteris are an extinct familyMined from: Capillitas Mine, Andalgal Department, Catamarca Province, Argentina Description: This polished rhodochrosite freeform shows a softer, more diffuse pink compared to the sharper banded material, with areas of semi translucent rose and cloudy internal texture. One side reveals a natural cavity with crystalline interiors, while the opposite face exposes classic concentric banding with cream and grey zoning. The shaping follows the natural