Rhodochrosite, Quartz, Chalcopyrite, Champion Mine, Cinnamon Pass, Hinsdale Co., Colorado, USA

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Details
ColorsPink, Black
Origin
Champion Mine, Cinnamon Pass, Hinsdale Co., Colorado, USA
SizeMedium
Dimensions9.3 x 4.6 x 2.9 cm
Description
A lesser known rhodochrosite locality the Champion mine is situated on Cinnamon Pass. The ore tramway rose to an elevation of 13,600 feet making it one of the highest elevation mining operations in the United States. Ex. Mel Bersch
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Arvada, Colorado, USA

Unknown previous owners

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