Rhodochrosite, Quartz

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

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specimen
Rhodochrosite, Quartz
SpeciesSize
Comments
Details
ColorsBrown
Origin
Emma Mine (Ancient Mine; Black Chief Mine), Butte, Butte District, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
SizeSmall
Dimensions7.4 x 5.6 x 4.0 cm
Description
A plate of salmon-colored crystallized rhodo from a CLASSIC old locality, the Emma Mine in Butte. These old rhodos pop up only now and then on the market, usually one at a time, as they are released from collections. The rhodo here is intermixed with little quartz prisms.
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

Unknown previous owners

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