Rhodochrosite. Sweet Home Mine,. Alma, Colorado, USA. 0.58 x 0.48 x 0.46 inches (1.48 ...

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Rhodochrosite
Sweet Home Mine,
Alma, Colorado, USA
0.58 x 0.48 x 0.46 inches (1.48 x 1.22 x 1.18 cm)

Rich watermelon-pink coloration and translucent clarity make this Rhodochrosite thumbnail from the famous Sweet Home Mine especially eye-catching despite its compact size. The crystal displays attractive natural form with softly reflective faces and internal translucence that allows light to glow through the specimen, enhancing the saturated reddish-pink tones for which Colorado Rhodochrosite is so celebrated. Specimens from the Sweet Home Mine are among the most sought-after examples of the species, prized by collectors worldwide for their vivid color and distinctive crystal quality. Small enough for a thumbnail collection, yet still visually striking in presentation, this piece represents an appealing example from one of the world's most iconic mineral localities.

Estimate: $300 - up.

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