Rhodochrosite with Galena and Sphalerite (ex Rich Kosnar Collection)

Richardson Stope, #1 Level, Brooklyn Mine, Anvil Mountain, San Juan County, Colorado
Thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.1 x 1.3 cm
Start Time: 07/15/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/22/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A classic and SELDOM seen matrix specimen of Rhodochrosite from the famous Brooklyn Mine in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. This piece features several, BRIGHT pink color, sharp, lustrous, rhombohedral crystals of Rhodochrosite which are associated with cuboctahedral crystals of Galena and black Sphalerite. A well-balanced and eye-catching little display specimen from a lesser known locality.

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