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Rhodochrosite from Sweet Home Mine, Colorado, USA

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A lustrous single rhombohedral crystal of rhodochrosite from this world-famous Colorado locality. Sharp edges and a translucent interior with great saturated color. The only damage to note is on the base of the specimen.

Product details

SpeciesRhodochrosite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 2.5 x 1.0 cm
Added on10/04/2025
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Sweet Home Mine

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Unknown Owner
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Acquired
Oct 2026
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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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Locality guide
Sweet Home Mine
A collector's guide to Sweet Home Mine, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 784 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.