Rhodochrosite with Quartz
specimen number:
3332193
location:
Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
description:
Excellent example from this classic locality with pale pink blocky rhombohedral crystals of rhodochrosite to 3.0 cm in size across the front of this matrix. Tiny crystals of pyrite and quartz scattered throughout. This is in fine condition and displays beautifully on its own.
Questions about this specimen?
Send an email
or call us: 314-341-1811.
See More
Related by Mineral (Rhodochrosite):
Rhodochrosite — Argentina
Origin: Capillitas mine, Andalgala, Catamarca, Argentina
Number: (5004180)
Size: 9.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm (cabinet)
Rhodochrosite — Peru
Origin: Manuelita mine, Yauli, Junin, Peru
Number: (5004916)
Size: 8.5 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Rhodochrosite — Peru
Origin: Manuelita mine, Yauli, Junin, Peru
Number: (5004859)
Size: 6.5 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Related by Location (Butte):
Covellite — Montana
Origin: Leonard mine, Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
Number: (1152036)
Size: 3.5 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
Calcite — Montana
Origin: Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA
Number: (5004975)
Size: 26.0 x 19.0 x 11.0 cm (large-cabinet)
Enargite — Montana
Origin: Leonard mine, Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
Number: (1152043)
Size: 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.3 cm (miniature)