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Rhodochrosite

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Measuring 5.5 cm tip-to-tip, this large, complete “floater” (no point of attachment) rhodochrosite crystal from the Sweet Home Mine in Alma, Colorado, USA has excellent deep cherry-red color and well-formed faces. An absolute American mineral classic, this fine large rhodochrosite crystal is from the heyday of rhodochrosite specimen mining at the Sweet Home Mine, 1992-2004. This large crystal was found in 2004, shortly before the mine closed. A superb single rhodochrosite crystal from one of the world’s premier localities for this sought-after mineral.

Product details

Species
RhodochrositeAbout Rhodochrosite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 2.7 x 5.0 cm
Added on09/25/2025
Locality
USA, Colorado, Sweet Home Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
01/2026Unknown Owner$8,400.00
—Collector’s EdgeNot 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 Sweet Home Mine
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