Rhodochrosite, Tennantite
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A beautifully gemmy and lustrous, 1.4 cm, rose-red rhodochrosite rhomb aesthetically set in massive tennantite matrix, which is flanked by two, lustrous, sharp, iridescent, bornite-coated tennantite crystals. This is a cute, highly representative rhodo on sulfide matrix from this most famous and now-closed mine.
Product details
SpeciesRhodochrosite, Tennantite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 x 3.7 x 1.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Sweet Home Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Learn about Rhodochrosite
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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