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Rhodochrosite on Tetrahedrite from Sweet Home Mine, Buckskin Gulch, Alma District, Park County, Colorado

 
Rhodochrosite on Tetrahedrite from Sweet Home Mine, Buckskin Gulch, Alma District, Park County, Colorado

Rhodochrosite on Tetrahedrite from Sweet Home Mine, Buckskin Gulch, Alma District, Park County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 41893
Mineral:Rhodochrosite on Tetrahedrite
Locality:Sweet Home Mine, Buckskin Gulch, Alma District, Park County, Colorado
Description:Translucent pink rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals to 12 mm across on tetrahedrite-rich sulfide matrix. The largest rhodochrosite crystals have deeper pink color. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #407
Overall Size:6x5.5x3 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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