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Rhodochrosite from Emma Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

 
Rhodochrosite from Emma Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

Rhodochrosite from Emma Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

DESCRIPTION:No. 12515
Mineral:Rhodochrosite
Locality:Emma Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana
Description:Large layered formation completely coated on the front with light pink rhodochrosite crystals up to 5 mm. Minor milky quartz crystals. Originally acquired from Continental Minerals in 1960. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #R55
Overall Size:16x15x6 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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