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Rhodochrosite and Fluorite from (Bonanza District), Saguache County, Colorado

 
Rhodochrosite and Fluorite from (Bonanza District), Saguache County, Colorado

Rhodochrosite and Fluorite from (Bonanza District), Saguache County, Colorado

Rhodochrosite and Fluorite from (Bonanza District), Saguache County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 34582
Mineral:Rhodochrosite and Fluorite
Locality:(Bonanza District), Saguache County, Colorado
Description:Pink rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals up to 9 mm with translucent green fluorite crystals up to 12 mm (few complete). Though the label does not list the exact locality, it matches the description of Eagle Mine or Express Mine, in the Bonanza District. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:7.5x6x5 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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