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Rhodochrosite with Fluorite and Pyrite
- Wudong Mine, Wuzhou Prefect., Guangxi Zhuang A.R., China
- Small Cabinet, 8.5 x 4.9 x 3.9 cm
- Start Time: 01/21/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/28/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A striking, translucent, cherry-red, rhodochrosite crystal cluster from recent Chinese finds. The large crystal in the front with the fluorite crystal at one end and prominent, stepped-growth faces is 5.0 cm. A sparkly field of small pyrite crystals on the back is a nifty accent. Many faces are crystallized and some faces are contacted. This remains an impressive, larger example from this locale. A Sweet Home rhodo of the size would be expensive. The quality of Chinese rhodochrosite from the Wudong Mine keeps getting better and better. Valued at $900