Rhodochrosite with Quartz, Sphalerite, Pyrite, Chalcopyrite
specimen number:
3671090
location:
Travona mine, Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
description: Classic material from the very early days of mining in Butte. Pale pink rhombohedral crystals to almost 1.0 cm in size are scattered throughout a crystallized quartz matrix was sphalerite, pyrite, and chalcopyrite. Minimal micro-chipping present, this still in good condition.
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