Rhodochrosite, Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, Colorado

A very nice miniature specimen of pink Rhodochrosite crystals with a bit of Sphalerite and Pyrite from the long-closed Sunnyside Mine near Silverton, Colorado.

Rhodochrosite is manganese carbonate, with a formula of MnCO3. The name is from the Greek words rhodon meaning “rose”, and  chros meaning “color”.

Measures 3.3 x 2.5 x 2.3 centimeters.

Rhodochrosite, Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, Colorado
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  • Item #: SilvertonRhodo3-11-1
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