Updated May 14th, 2013!
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Stunning specimen of Rhodochrosite on
Quartz needles with Hubnerite!
This is one of the finest Hedgehog miniatures that I've seen recently! The largest Rhodo
rhomb
measures nearly an inch (2.2 cm) in size and displays a vibrance of color that you usually
don't find
in Hedgehog Pocket specimens. All the Rhodochrosite surfaces are lustrous glassy and
complete
with some natural facial stepping on the corner. The large reddish-pink rhomb is
completely pristine!
From the Hedgehog Pocket, Main Stope Drift, Sweet Home Mine,
Alma, Colorado.
Measures 5 cm by 4.8 cm by 5 cm in total size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Price $5500
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MIN#R-2 NEW!
Tremendous specimen of Rhodochrosite atop
a large Pyrite with Tetrahedrite and Quartz!
One of the most impressive combo specimens I've seen from the
Sweet Home Mine and easily
the largest Pyrite crystal, this specimen was formally in the private collection of Bryan
Lees.
The main rhomb at the top measures over 4 cm in size from corner to corner and is a deep
red with an internal glow that radiates through the entire translucent crystal! The bottom
side
and far right side faces are misted and this is probably what helps the color become so
intense.
The Rhodo rhomb is in perfect condition and sits atop a 2.3 cm Pyrite which is as shiny as
it
is striated. A sprinkling of dark Tetrahedrite and needle Quartz crystals accent the
surface.
All in all, this is a MAJOR Rhodochrosite and possibly the finest combination of Rhodo and
Pyrite ever found at the Sweet Home. A specimen that is easily worthy of the finest
collections.
From Collector's Pocket, 2nd Crosscut, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado.
Measures 5.6 cm by 4 cm by 3.4 cm in total size.
Ex. Bryan Lees Personal Collection
Price $25,000
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Colorful specimen featuring
reddish-pink Rhodochrosite crystals on Pyrite studded matrix!
These fine rhombohedral crystals of Rhodochrosite are
translucent with a much better than
average color for a Butte specimen. They are reddish-pink in contrast to the more common
pale pink specimens normally seen from this locality. Each Rhodo is lustrous and nearly
gem
with a good color vibrance. A thin Calcitic growth frames many of the Rhodo crystals at
the base.
This is old collection material and is one of the better Butte Rhodo specimens I've seen
in years.
From the Emma Mine, Butte, Butte District, Silver Bow
County, Montana.
Measures 5 cm by 4.5 cm by 3.1 cm in total size.
Ex. David Glenn Mineral Collection
Price $1850
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Attractive miniature featuring
Rhodochrosite with Quartz, Pyrite, and Tetrahedrite!
A good looking specimen, complete with several
rhombs of better than average color and lots
of lustrous Pyrite which is always a plus because it isn't all that common. The largest
rhomb on
the right measures 1.8 cm in size and the other rhombs are all over 1 cm in size. They
show some
matrix influence near the top faces but this doesn't detract from the front side. The
specimen
is in good condition overall with a sweet internal glow in the largest translucent Rhodo
rhombs.
From the New Watercourse Raise, 3rd Crosscut, Sweet Home
Mine, Alma, Colorado.
Measures 2.8 cm by 4.9 cm by 2.8 cm in total size.
Price $1250
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Stacked rhombs of Rhodochrosite with
Tetrahedrite and Needle Quartz!
A beautiful small miniature, consisting of four stacked
Rhodochrosite rhombs
with Quartz needles and Tetrahedrite accents on the backside. The rhombs are in
excellent condition with some faces displaying a very light frosting. The specimen
lights up nicely when given a direct light and has a good reddish to hot pink coloration.
From the Horseshoe Pocket, Tetrahedrite Ext. Drift, Sweet
Home Mine, Alma, Colorado.
Measures 3.2 cm by 2.6 cm in size.
Price $685
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MIN#R-11 NEW!
Rich plate of Rhodochrosite rhombs with
Quartz point accenting!
This good looking plate is nearly all Rhodochrosite! There's a stray
Quartz needle here and there
but they only accent the overwhelming red. In great shape with only peripheral trim-zone
contacts.
From the Hedgehog Pocket, Main Stope Drift, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado.
Measures 4.6 cm by 5.1 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Price $2850
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Fine example of Rhodochrosite with
Pectolite on Albite!
The reddish rhombs are complete and attractively
perched on the upper right side on the
matrix. Pectolite crystals can be seen atop the matrix, rising upwards towards the Rhodos.
From Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada.
Measures 6.3 cm by 5.2 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Price $985
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Large crystal of gem-red Rhodochrosite
perched atop matrix with Goethite!
In good condition with only a small cleave on the
bottom side, this crystal measures
3 cm in size. It is terminated at the top and the sides display a stepped growth that
hosts
a thin coating of Goethite in some areas. The Rhodochrosite surfaces are glassy
reflective.
From the Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department,
Peru.
Measures 3.3 cm by 2.8 cm by 3 cm in total size.
Ex. T. Bye Mineral Collection
Price $485
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MIN#R-14 NEW!
Beautiful reddish-pink crystal clusters of
Rhodochrosite on Quartz!
A sweet specimen which packs more of a Rhodo punch than most
specimens I see from this locale.
The pink clusters are in excellent shape with no contacts to speak of. They add a nice
sparkle in
contrast to the glassy crystal faces of the Quartz crystals which cover the matrix. Very
pretty!
From Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 5.6 cm by 7.1 cm by 3.0 cm in total size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Price $1500
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MIN#R-15 NEW!
Lustrous crystal balls of Rhodochrosite
with Barite tabs on Romanechite!
I don't come across very many of these and most are probably in private collections.
This specimen features half a dozen lustrous Rhodochrosites and the color could best
be described as red with just a hint of orange. The Barite tab at top is transparent and
absolutely pristine! Both minerals sit atop a matrix of botryoidal Romanechite.
From the Lone Tree Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada.
Measures 7.8 cm by 7.3 cm in size.
Price $985
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MIN#R-16 NEW!
Colorful specimen of Rhodochrosite with Quartz, Tetrahedrite, and Malachite!
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Graceful specimen featuring deep
pink Rhodochrosite rhombs sitting atop Quartz matrix!
Very attractive miniature with a pair of rhombs measuring 2.3 cm and 1.8 cm in size.
Both are perfect with no damage and sharp, well defined crystal faces. Very nice mini!
From the Sunnyside Mine, Silverton Mining District, San Juan
County, Colorado.
Measures 5 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
Price $1500
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MIN#R-18 NEW!
Gorgeous combo of gem red Rhodochrosite
rhombs with frosted lavender Fluorite and Tetrahedrite!
Also with Quartz, this specimen has everything for the Rhodo collector, including the
finest color!
From Steve's Pocket, Fluorite Raise, Sweet Home Mine, Alma,
Colorado.
Measures 5.5 cm by 5.8 cm in size.
Price $6500
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Beautiful specimen featuring Rhodochrosite
in cluster atop fine Quartz crystals!
Good quality Rhodochrosite with decent color is getting almost impossible to find at the
shows.
The translucent-gem rhombs here average 1 cm to 1.5 cm in size and I count at least twenty
of them.
This specimen displays enough Rhodochrosite to impress anyone and the price is still
reasonable!
From the Hedgehog Pocket, Main Stope Drift, Sweet Home Mine,
Alma, Colorado.
Measures 6.5 cm by 6 cm in size.
Price $5250
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MIN#R-20 NEW!
Cute rhombs of Rhodochrosite atop Quartz
needles with Tetrahedrite and Pyrite!
From the Sweet Home Mine in Alma, Colorado. Measures 2.6 cm by 3.7 cm.
Price $245
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