AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Colorado > Rhodochrosite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 24836 |
Mineral: | Rhodochrosite |
Locality: | American Tunnel, Sunnyside Mine, Eureka District, San Juan County, Colorado |
Description: | Bright pink crystals of rhodochrosite on milky quartz matrix. The rhodochrosite crystals are flattened, rhombohedral form with clean faces. Minute quartz crystals coat areas of the rhodochrosite. Ex. L. Russianoff collection |
Overall Size: | 2x2x2 cm |
Crystals: | 4-5 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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