Rhodochrosite and Quartz

Rhodochrosite and Quartz from Sunnyside Mine, Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado.

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Translucent rhombohedral orange-pink Rhodochrosite crystals to 8 mm across with sprays of crystals to 10 mm long on sulfides (Pyrite, Sphalerite, Tetrahedrite) and Quartz matrix. The smaller Rhodochrosite crystals are tan-colored.

Locality

Sunnyside Mine, Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado.

Dimensions

10 x 8 x 4 cm.


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