Rhodochrosite, Chlorite-included Quartz
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Rhodochrosite on chlorite-included quartz, 6.5 cm, from the Zannett Tunnel, Ouray, Colorado. Collected in the 1980s with Brian Bond when he was employed there. We dug such a big hole in the haulage tunnel that the miners were quite mad at us, as they needed to get a loader to fill in the hole.
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SpeciesRhodochrosite, Quartz, Chlorite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Zanett Tunnel
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Self Collected Minerals page 23
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deep pink to rich red manganese carbonate with vitreous crystals, diverse crystal habits, and renowned localities prized by collectors.Regional guide
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