Rhodochrosite, Quartz, Tetrahedrite

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Well, after many good years as one of the top stars in the mineral world, these beautiful rhodos from the Sweet Home seem to be running out. Because of the clearly dwindling supply, there are rumors of the mining coming to an end. They get more expensive every year, what is left from the miners. So if there was ever a time to get one, this might be it. This is a large and showy specimen that features dozens of gemmy pink-red rhombs to about 0.8 cm, interspersed with small quartz needles and tetrahedrite. It is not a major rhodo per se, in that the crystals are small, but it IS a super display piece with lots of color and crystals of very high quality overall, whose richness and quantity add appeal. 13 x 10 x 1.5 cm