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Rhodochrosite, Fluorite, Quartz, Galena, Apatite

Unknown Owner
A group of beautiful gemmy, cherry-red rhodochrosite crystals to 3.5 cm is associated with a diverse group of minerals including crystals of fluorite, galena, quartz, and apatite in this fine specimen from the 18-03 Pocket, Detroit City Portal, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Park Co., Colorado, USA. The 18-03 pocket was one of the smallest and also one of the highest-quality pockets encountered at the Detroit City Project. This piece has a lot going for it :high-quality rhodochrosite crystals, great associations, and a very collectible specimen size.

Product details

Species
Apatite, Fluorite, Galena, Rhodochrosite, Fluorapatite, QuartzAbout Apatite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions3.6 x 7.8 x 9.2 cm
Added on12/24/2025
Locality
USA, Colorado, Sweet Home Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
01/2026Unknown Owner$15,000.00
—Collector’s EdgeNot disclosed

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Apatite
Mineral guide
Learn about Apatite
hexagonal crystals with vivid greens, blues, and violets; forms range from pegmatites to alpine pockets, valued for color, form, and affordability.
Regional guide
Apatite from Sweet Home Mine
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