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Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado

 
Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado

Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado

Rhodochrosite on Quartz from Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 62632
Mineral:Rhodochrosite on Quartz
Locality:Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado
Description:Double-sided cluster of translucent pink rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals to 7 mm on translucent colorless quartz crystals to 2 mm. For more information see: The San Juan Mountains of Colorado in Min. Rec. v.10 #6. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection #442
Overall Size:5x2x2 cm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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