Rhodochrosite with Fluorite, Quartz, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite
specimen number:
1451082
location:
Sweet Home mine, Park Co., Colorado, USA
description:
Beautiful red rhombohedral partly gemmy and lustrous crystals of rhodochrosite measuring to 2.0 cm in size across the top of this crystallized quartz matrix. Small crystals of gemmy purple fluorite are scattered throughout. Chalcopyrite and sphalerite are present as well. In good condition and quite colorful.
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