Rhodochrosite with Quartz (stabalized)

specimen number:
3651096

location:
Sunnyside mine, San Juan Co., Colorado, USA

description:
Gorgeous pink rhombohedral crystals of rhodochrosite to 1.0 cm in size across the front of this open pocket matrix lined with sparkling crystals of quartz. I think in great condition. The crystals show very slight translucency. This is classic material for this locality. On the bottom of the piece there is a thin fracture and glue is obvious. I do not believe that this is repaired however and I believe the piece to be stabilized. It is completely solid now and the fracture does not go through the entire specimen.

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