Specimen #1590

Name: Rhodocrosite with Quartz

Type: Mineral

Locality: Emma Mine, Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 6.2 x 5.2 x 3.5 cm

Weight:

Acquired: 2009-09-01

Source: Arkenstone Auction

Label: Y

Comment: Butte rhodos are true old US classics, mostly coming out over 40 years ago now. This is a great association piece with sparkling quartz contrasting against the pastel red rhodochrosite rhombohedra. Now scarce on the market.

Minerals: Quartz (SiO₂) Rhodochrosite (MnCO₃)

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Rhodocrosite with Quartz, Emma Mine, Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana - 6.2 x 5.2 x 3.5 cm