Rhodochrosite on Quartz w/ Chalcopyrite

Item Description

A dramatic and very fine large combination specimen from this noted Balkan locality. An impressive crust of sparkly, pretty pastel-pink rhodochrosite microcrystals partially covers the mounded, forested plate of frosted quartz points with a nifty light blue tint. The rhodo crust looks like a blanket of pink "snow" covering the quartzes with the larger points sticking out! You can see the quartz points under the edge of the rhodo crust. Tiny chalcopyrites are sprinkled on the crust and quartz points to add pizzazz. Essentially pristine, with only one small broken quartz point noted. Amazing, for such a large and densely crystallized specimen. Colorful, most excellent and sculptural large combination material from this classic locale. valued $750