Rhodochrosite with Pyrite and Quartz (Ref: RG0253)
Municipío de Cananea, Sonora, Mexico
210mm x 150mm x 89mm
minID: P6Q-X2M
A fine, old, large cabinet specimen of pinkish-tan rhombs of Rhodochrosite to 1 cm in size with numerous intergrown Pyrite crystals to over 2 cm in size. Several clear Quartz crystals are also present. Sphalerite(?) provides dark accents, and an unknown black minerals partly coats some Rhodochrosite rhombs, helping create a nice three-dimension presentation. This fine old specimen dates to probably around 1900. Purchased for my own personal collection in 1978. No damage.ex. Bob Griffis collection
ex. J.G. Dixon collection
ex. Mareher collection (through dealer Chuck Jordan c. 1940s)
From: Bob Griffis Minerals
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