Rhodochrosite (classic material)

Item Description

Rhodochrosite is one of the most beloved and desirable minerals in the world, and a large part of that is due to the specimens from the famous Sweet Home Mine in Colorado. The best of these specimens are simply the most attractive, finest quality and awe-inspiring examples of a species that is literally found in thousands of localities around the world. These specimens are not only in high demand, but they are even more sought after since the Sweet Home Mine is completely closed / reclaimed. This attractive small cabinet sized piece features many sharp, gemmy, pinkish-red color rhombs of Rhodochrosite sitting atop white "needle" Quartz crystals with minor associated Sphalerite and Pyrite, along with a few tabular dark reddish-black crystals of Hubnerite. The largest rhomb measures 8 mm, but it's partially incomplete, the smaller rhombs measure up to 5 mm. A classic specimen of this world-famous material.