Silverton, San Juan Co., Colorado

3.5 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm

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Ex. E. Morales, purchased from Hamel Mining & Minerals, Tucson Show, 1982

A classic specimen of Colorado Rhodochrosite which is a deep, rosy pink color. The color is much richer than usually seen for Rhodochrosite specimens from the area. There are smaller crystals, which are a lighter color, overlaying the larger, underlying, rhombahedral crystals. A few sulfide crystals are also present. A note on the location: the specimen is likely from the American Tunnel Mine which is approximtely 12 miles (19.5 km) from Silverton. It was a common practice in the past to label such specimens as being from Silverton. Specimens from closer to Silverton are quite rare.

Condition: Excellent

Flaws: Nothing Appreciable

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From the United States | Carbonates | Sulfides and Sulfosalts | Minerals Priced Between 200 and 299 Dollars