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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 64425
Mineral:Rhodochrosite on Quartz
Locality:American Tunnel, Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado
Description:Translucent pink rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals to 6 mm on translucent white quartz microcrystals. 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. Morse collection
Overall Size:5.5x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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