Rhodochrosite on Hematite (Consie Prince Coll.)

Potosi Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
Cabinet, 10.4 x 5.9 x 3.9 cm
Start Time: 10/21/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/27/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A striking and very pretty large combination specimen from the famous Potosi Mine at Santa Eulalia, Botryoidal aggregates of scintillating, vivid pink, rhodochrosite blades cover the matrix of rare laminar hematite. This is a wonderful large pink specimen of rhodochrosite from this noted locale. Outstanding older material, probably from 1970s finds. Ex Consie Prince Collection. Valued at $400-500.

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