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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 63632 |
| Mineral: | Rhodochrosite on Quartz |
| Locality: | Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado |
| Description: | Translucent pink rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals to 2 mm on translucent white quartz crystals to 5 mm. The contrast of the rhodochrosite against the quartz is very aesthetic. For more info see: The San Juan Mountains of Colorado in Min. Rec. v.10 #6. Ex. Lucile Squier (1905-2007) collection #924 |
| Overall Size: | 8.5x4x4 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-5 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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