Rhodochrosite Crystals on matrix - Height: 6 cm - Width: 2.5 cm- 100 g - (1)

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Rhodochrosite crystals on a quartz-rich matrix from the Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Park County, Colorado, USA, weighing 100 g with overall dimensions of 6 × 2.5 × 4.5 cm.

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A beautiful and classic specimen of Rhodochrosite featuring well-formed, translucent rose-red crystals aesthetically scattered over a contrasting white quartz-rich matrix.
The crystals show excellent color saturation and luster, characteristic of the world-famous Sweet Home Mine, one of the most renowned localities for gem-quality rhodochrosite.

This piece displays the typical sharp rhombohedral habit and strong contrast between the red rhodochrosite and the pale host matrix, making it a highly attractive cabinet specimen.

Remarks: A fine representative specimen from one of the most sought-after sources of rhodochrosite worldwide.

Weight: 100g
Size: 6x4.5x2.5cm.

Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Park County, Colorado, USA

A beautiful and classic specimen of Rhodochrosite featuring well-formed, translucent rose-red crystals aesthetically scattered over a contrasting white quartz-rich matrix.
The crystals show excellent color saturation and luster, characteristic of the world-famous Sweet Home Mine, one of the most renowned localities for gem-quality rhodochrosite.

This piece displays the typical sharp rhombohedral habit and strong contrast between the red rhodochrosite and the pale host matrix, making it a highly attractive cabinet specimen.

Remarks: A fine representative specimen from one of the most sought-after sources of rhodochrosite worldwide.

Weight: 100g
Size: 6x4.5x2.5cm.

Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Park County, Colorado, USA

Details

Number of items
1
Main Mineral
Rhodochrosite
Mineral Form
Crystals on matrix
Weight
100 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Park County, Colorado
Country of Origin
United States
Height
6 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
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Objects sold
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