Rhodochrosite on Tetrahedrite
Porcelain Pocket, Sweet Home Mine, Mount Bross, Alma Mining District, Park Co., Colorado, USA
Auction Closed
July 26, 08:15 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Rhodochrosite On Tetrahedrite
Porcelain Pocket, Sweet Home Mine, Mount Bross, Alma Mining District, Park Co., Colorado, USA
4.55 x 5.17 x 2.40 cm (1¾ x 2 x 1 in). Rhodochrosite crystal measures 1.85 cm on each edge of the display face. With custom acrylic base.
Ex. Rhodochrosite Collection of W.S. Logan, #X51
One of the most sought-after species of minerals by collectors, this beautiful and large rhombohedral crystal of bright cherry-red rhodochrosite sits perfectly on a mass of metallic black tetrahedrite. Because the crystal is extremely clear and broad — yet pleasingly thin — the rhodochrosite easily glows with virtually any light. Even from a mine known for producing many world-class specimens, this is a significant piece in its size class.