Rhodochrosite, Fluorite and Quartz from Sunnyside Mine, Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado
Rhodochrosite, Fluorite and Quartz
available$495
- Locality
- Sunnyside Mine, Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado
- Minerals
- Fluorite, Quartz, Rhodochrosite
- Dimensions
- 9.0 x 6.8 x 4.0 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- USCORDSFLQZ01
Some time ago, Kim and I attended the Friends of Mineralogy conference in Kelso, WA. There, we were approached about purchasing a collection of old Rhodochrosite specimens, which we happily agreed to. This is the last specimen from that collection. The owner asked that we not refer to them, so we are not.
This specimen consists of matrix that displays snow white to water clear quartz spires to 3-4mm; heavily modified cubic, water clear fluorite xls to several mm along with pink, rhombohedral to rosette shaped rhodochrosite xls to 8mm. Minor pyrite. No damage. Quality specimens such as this one, are getting ever harder to find except when old collections get recycled. Enjoy!