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Rhodochrosite, Quartz, Chalcopyrite from Emma Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

 
Rhodochrosite, Quartz, Chalcopyrite from Emma Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

DESCRIPTION:No. 12266
Mineral:Rhodochrosite, Quartz, Chalcopyrite
Locality:Emma Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana
Description:Cluster of pink rhombic crystals of rhodochrosite to 7 mm with a spray of colorless 5 mm quartz crystals and scattered chalcopyrite rosettes 1 mm diameter. A great specimen from a long-closed mine. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #M900
Overall Size:4x4x2 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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