Rhodochrosite with Quartz and Fluorite
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Large, flattened rhombs of Rhodochrosite highlight this small cab from the Sunnyside Mines group (the American Tunnel, as commonly known) in Colorado. The largest of these rhombs is 2.8 cm across, and they have a soft pink color and good luster and finely-textured surface. The distribution and balance of the rhombs across this small cab is such that you really hardly notice that the large crystal in the middle is actually only a partial. Such aesthetic balance is hard to find, and it is quite pleasing when you do. Minor Quartz and Fluorite add interest. A very interesting Sunnyside Rhodo with unusual 3-dimensional impact! Ex Helen Hunt collection, and probably from the 1960s.
Product details
SpeciesQuartz, Fluorite, Rhodochrosite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.6 x 5.8 x 4.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Bonita Peak
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.Regional guide
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