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Rhodochrosite, Quartz, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado

 
Rhodochrosite, Quartz, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado

Rhodochrosite, Quartz, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado

Rhodochrosite, Quartz, Sphalerite, Pyrite from Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 82662
Mineral:Rhodochrosite, Quartz, Sphalerite, Pyrite
Locality:Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado
Description:Lustrous translucent pink rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals to 6 mm on white quartz microcrystals over sulfide matrix composed of yellow-metallic pyrite crystals to 1 mm and black sphalerite. Ex. Miller collection T1122
Overall Size:22x22x14 mm
Crystals:micro to 6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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