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Rhodochrosite on Quartz
- Zanett tunnel, Grizzly Bear Mine, Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado
- Toenail, 3.3 x 2.7 x 1.1 cm
- Start Time: 07/05/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/12/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
The Zanett tunnel is named after the family that owns the Grizzly Bear mine. Rhodochrosite specimens from this mine are among some of the most sought after San Juan Rhodochrosites by Colorado collectors. This specimen hosts several sharp, well-formed, rich pink rhombohedrons of Rhodochrosite sitting on sugary Quartz matrix. The largest Rhodochrosite crystal measures 2 mm, and the majority of the crystals are damage free. A beautiful toenail sized display specimen of this classic material.