Rhodochrosite with Sphalerite
specimen number:
3771171
location:
Sweet Home mine, Park Co., Colorado, USA
description:
A grouping of painted deep red glassy rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals. The crystal at right as you look at the piece is absolutely water clear and gem throughout. Minor sphalerite present. In super condition. Previous label notes that this was collected on November 7, 2003.
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