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Rhodochrosite with Quartz pseudos after Fluorite from Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado

 
Rhodochrosite with Quartz pseudos after Fluorite from Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Rhodochrosite with Quartz pseudos after Fluorite from Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 12206
Mineral:Rhodochrosite with Quartz pseudos after Fluorite
Locality:Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado
Description:Pink rhomb of rhodochrosite 2 cm on edge many whitish apatite crystals to 5 mm scattered on all surfaces (they fluoresce under UV illumination).
Overall Size:2x2x1 cm
Crystals:2-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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