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Rhodochrosite with Quartz

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Rhodochrosite with quartz, 5.2 cm, from Level 8 of the Michael Breen mine, Ouray, Colorado. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

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SpeciesRhodochrosite, Quartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Ouray Mining District
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 457
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Rhodochrosite
Mineral guide
Learn about Rhodochrosite
deep pink to rich red manganese carbonate with vitreous crystals, diverse crystal habits, and renowned localities prized by collectors.
Rhodochrosite
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Rhodochrosite from Ouray Mining District
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Locality guide
Ouray Mining District
A collector's guide to Ouray Mining District, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 56 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.