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Rhodochrosite and Quartz (classic CO) Jaime Bird Coll.
- Sunnyside Mine, near Silverton, San Juan County, Colorado
- Miniature, 4.3 x 4.3 x 2.2 cm
- Start Time: 06/22/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/28/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Sunnyside Mine rhodochrosites are a desirable Colorado classic. This showy and excellent specimen is highlighted by the 1.8 cm on the diagonal rhomb. Smaller intergrown rhombs are a fine accent on the quartz crystal plate. The rose-pink rhombs are sharp, lustrous, translucent and lightly frosted with sparkly, drusy quartz. The piece is in very fine shape. Excellent and highly representative combination material from this mine from the 1960s or 70s. The newest Lithographie issue is devoted entirely to these historic minerals of the San Juans. Good timing! Ex Jamie Bird Collection. valued $400