Rhodochrosite, Pyrite, Sphalerite
Rhodochrosite, Pyrite, Sphalerite--Sunnyside mine
near Silverton
collected by Alan Norris 1940-60s
Mine: Sunnyside mine
County: Eureka mining district
Location: Eureka mining district
Dimensions: 36 x 34 x 34mm [1 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2"]
Mineral: Rhodochrosite
Very nice specimen with medium pink rhodochrosite rhombs to 8mm, some partially encrusted with tiny 1 to 2mm rhodochrosite crystals. Micro crystals of pyrite and black sphalerite are scattered over the specimen. Collected by mine electrician, Alan Norris, between 1940 and the 1960s. Reference #SM424.
Price: $100.00 (Sold)