Rhodochrosite on Quartz ex. Will Henderson coll.

Item Description

A superbly crystallized rhombohedron of lustrous and translucent, rich pink rhodochrosite, measuring 1.8 cm in length, is exquisitely nestled in a vug of drusy sparkling, colorless quartz. The nearly equant, rhodo rhomb is totally pristine and represents the top echelon of color and perfection ever found at the Sunnyside Mine, a classic old locality. This is a competition quality miniature! It is from the collection of Will Henderson, longtime mineral author and collector. valued $2000-2500