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Rhodochrosite on Quartz (Ydren Coll.) viewBack to Collection and New Finds Liquidation Auctions - Ends March 11th

Huayllapon Mine, Pasto Bueno, Ancash Dept., Peru
  • Starting Time:3/1/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:3/11/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:4.1 x 3.4 x 3.0 cm
  • Size Description:Miniature

Description:A classic, 2.0 cm, lustrous, translucent, rose-red, rhodochrosite rhomb is elegantly perched atop needle quartz matrix on this fine specimen from the famous 1970s finds at the famous Huayllapon Mine at Pasto Bueno. Complete all-around and pristine. This is certainly an above average example of the combination species and noted locale. Rarely available in this quality, except from recycled advanced collections. Ex John Ydren Collection. Valued at $500-700.