| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Montana > Rhodochrosite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 16681 |
| Mineral: | Rhodochrosite |
| Locality: | Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana |
| Description: | Large mass of pink rhodochrosite with several crystals where cavities allowed complete growth. Has old label from Foote (pre 1890) attached to bottom. See the special Butte issue of Min. Rec. v. 33, no. 1 (Jan.-Feb. 2002). Ex. Earle C. Sullivan (1906-2005), author of History and Minerals of Old Mine Park, Trumbull, Ct. |
| Overall Size: | 12x8x6 cm |
| Crystals: | 5-15 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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