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Rhodochrosite with Pyrite and Sphalerite from Idarado Mine, Ouray District, San Miguel County, Colorado

 
Rhodochrosite with Pyrite and Sphalerite from Idarado Mine, Ouray District, San Miguel County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 43104
Mineral:Rhodochrosite with Pyrite and Sphalerite
Locality:Idarado Mine, Ouray District, San Miguel County, Colorado
Description:Translucent pink rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals up to 5 mm across with microcrystals of black sphalerite and yellow metallic pyrite.
Overall Size:20x18x12 mm
Crystals:micro to 5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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