Rhodochrosite

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Rhodochrosite, 14 cm, from the Sweet Home mine, Alma, Colorado; collected with Graham Sutton. We spent a Saturday with the hydraulic splitter opening a great little pocket. This one came from another small pocket which opened in the process. Theresa Hentz photo.

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SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Self Collected Minerals page 115

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Rhodochrosite
Mineral guide
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deep pink to rich red manganese carbonate with vitreous crystals, diverse crystal habits, and renowned localities prized by collectors.
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Rhodochrosite from Sweet Home Mine
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