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Rhodochrosite with Pyrite and Quartz from Emma Mine, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana

 
Rhodochrosite with Pyrite and Quartz from Emma Mine, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana

Rhodochrosite with Pyrite and Quartz from Emma Mine, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana

Rhodochrosite with Pyrite and Quartz from Emma Mine, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana

Rhodochrosite with Pyrite and Quartz from Emma Mine, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana

DESCRIPTION:No. 70859
Mineral:Rhodochrosite with Pyrite and Quartz
Locality:Emma Mine, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana
Description:Lustrous rhombohedral translucent pink rhodochrosite crystals in aggregates to 5 mm across mixed with colorless transparent quartz crystals to 2 mm and metallic pyrite microcrystals. Ex. Martin Farber collection
Overall Size:5.5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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