Rhodonite with Galena (classic material)

Item Description

Broken Hill, Australia is doubtless one of the top mineral localities in history. Unequivocally the value of the ores from Broken Hill were a key factor for early prosperity in the Australia mining industry. Additionally a good number of the mineral specimens found here are iconic classics, unique in their appearance, quality and associations. Some of most beloved and fine quality specimens from Broken Hill are the superb Rhodonites, the finest examples are as good as it gets for the species. Most Rhodonite crystals from around the world are typically opaque and pink, but the Broken Hill specimens are GEMMY and fiery in color. Euhedral, gemmy crystals are not easy to find these days on the market, and they are certainly sought after by collectors. This cabinet specimen features sharp, lustrous, translucent crystals of Rhodonite with classic fiery pinkish-red color when backlit associated with shiny metallic grey Galena matrix. The largest Rhodonite crystal measures 1.7 cm at its widest dimension. The piece is not damage-free, but it's still a very impressive big showy display example of this iconic material. Keep in mind that the majority of these specimens were mined before 1950, and some date back as far as 1900.