#MinCup24 R3M3: #Rhodochrosite versus #Calcite
Although both are carbonates, rhodochrosite is the pink contender, with specimens reminiscent of raspberry jello or bacon rocks. Calcite can masquerade as fried chicken, cave bacon, pork stone, and fried egg stalagmites, and has over a thousand crystal forms.
Choose!
VOTE: https://www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r3m3
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