Rhodochrosite on Quartz (ex John Arnaud collection)

Sweet Home mine, near Alma, Park County, Colorado
Miniature, 5.0 x 3.5 x 2.7 cm
Start Time: 10/18/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/25/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A classic Rhodochrosite specimen from arguably the most famous locality for the species. This features gemmy, pink color rhombohedra of Rhodochrosite up to 6 mm that are intermixed with white/colorless "needle" Quartz with minor sulfides. These specimens have sky-rocketed in value since the mine closed, and the specimens from the Sweet Home are certainly among the finest quality Rhodochrosite crystals in the world.

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