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Rhodochrosite

Unknown Owner
A fantastic example of bubblegum pink rhodochrosite balls with pyrite from the famed Sunnyside Mine in Colorado. This famous gold mine has been closed for decades now and rhodochrosite specimens from here are becoming quite hard to track down. Ex. Ronald Harvey

Product details

Species
Rhodochrosite, Quartz, PyriteAbout Rhodochrosite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.4 x 6.5 x 4.9 cm
Added on09/13/2025
Locality
USA, Utah, Sunnyside Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
03/2026Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—DanZ RockshopNot disclosed

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Rhodochrosite
Mineral guide
Learn about Rhodochrosite
deep pink to rich red manganese carbonate with vitreous crystals, diverse crystal habits, and renowned localities prized by collectors.
Regional guide
Rhodochrosite from Sunnyside Mine
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