Rhodochrosite, Tetrahedrite, Quartz
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An aesthetic and showy combination specimen from the famous and now-closed Sweet Home Mine. Gemmy and lustrous, cherry-red rhodochrosite rhombs are nicely set on matrix covered with large, sharp and lustrous, dark gray tetrahedrite crystals and a scattering of needle quartz crystals. The tetrahedrites reach 1.7 cm, large for the species and locality. Tetrahedrite is a highly desirable sulfide from this famous mine. This showy piece is from the Pincushion Pocket. Henry Minot specimen.
Product details
SpeciesQuartz, Rhodochrosite, Tetrahedrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 4.4 x 2.7 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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