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Rhodochrosite, Fluorite

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Sunnyside Mine (Colorado) rhodos are American classics that usually only turn up one at a time, from old collections. Here is a cluster of tightly intergrown rhombs on light green fluorite, with a layer of little Barytes frosting the rhodos. Two of the rhodos have been etched into cast-like forms.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 3.9 x 3.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Fluorite
Mineral guide
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calcium fluoride with a dazzling color range, cubic and octahedral crystals, and UV fluorescence; prized by collectors for Blue John banding.
Regional guide
Fluorite from Silverton
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