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Rhodochrosite

Unknown Owner

A pink translucent partial crystal of rhodochrosite. In good condition.

Editor's note

Sweet Home Mine is one of the most famous mines in the world for rhodochrosite. Large, perfect bright-red specimens are top of the wish list for most collectors and prices are high. If you want an example Sweet Home Mine rhodochrosite in your collection but are not looking to invest much, this is a good representative specimen on a budget.

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Product details

Species
RhodochrositeAbout Rhodochrosite →
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.0 x 1.0 x 0.5 cm
Added on04/26/2025
Locality
USA, Colorado, Sweet Home Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$95.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Rhodochrosite
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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.
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Rhodochrosite from Sweet Home Mine
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