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Rhodochrosite with Chalcopyrite from Emma Mine, Butte District, Silver Bow County, Montana

 
Rhodochrosite with Chalcopyrite from Emma Mine, Butte District, Silver Bow County, Montana

Rhodochrosite with Chalcopyrite from Emma Mine, Butte District, Silver Bow County, Montana

DESCRIPTION:No. 41923
Mineral:Rhodochrosite with Chalcopyrite
Locality:Emma Mine, Butte District, Silver Bow County, Montana
Description:Rhombohedral pink rhodochrosite crystals up to 18 mm across with small rosette-shaped groups up to 2 mm across of yellow metallic chalcopyrite crystals. The rhodochrosite crystals are large and distinct with good color for this mine closed since 1959. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #67; acquired in 1993
Overall Size:9x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:0.5-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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