UPDATED on 7/8/2010 with NEW Rhodo Specimens!
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Exceptional combination plate of
Rhodochrosite, Fluorite, Tetrahedrite, Pyrite, and needle Quartz!
This is an amazing specimen the likes of which isn't
seen offered very often! The Rhodo rhombs are rich red
and fully translucent. The bluish-lavender Fluorites add the perfect contrast as does the
fine needle Quartz.
It's been a few years since I've been able to offer a combo Rhodo like this one so
opportunity is knocking here.
From the Sweet Home Mine, Alma District, Park County,
Colorado.
Measures 12.2 cm by 10.5 cm in size.
Price $18,500
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EXCEPTIONAL PLATE OF CLASSIC
RHODOCHROSITE!
The above specimen is a Climax Mine Rhodochrosite on Quartz
point matrix!
Anyone who knows Rhodos knows just how incredibly difficult
it is to find a good Climax
Rhodochrosite. Occasionally I see incomplete rhombs without matrix or even rarer - a
partial or
coated rhomb on matrix. But the holy grail for Rhodo collectors is a good sized plate of
Quartz
crystals with large, complete, deeply colored (and uncoated) rhombs and it took me over
twelve
years to find a specimen that met every one of those qualities. Quite frankly, I haven't
seen
or owned a better specimen from the Climax Mine! This specimen is so good that it could
be confused for a Sweet Home or even Pasto Bueno Rhodo but it is 100% Climax which
makes it so much rarer and all the more special. It's also in excellent condition with
only
a scattering of incomplete Quartz points to speak of and they definately don't detract!
Atop some of the points is a slight coating of Calcite which leads to the gorgeous rhombs
of Rhodochrosite which are complete and glow a translucent cherry-red. They measure
4.6 cm, 2.6 cm, and several of 1 cm in size! I count at least a dozen rhombs of various
sizes!
From the Ceresco Ridge Area of the Climax Mine, Fremont
Pass, Lake County, Colorado.
Measures 8.9 cm by 11.3 cm in total size.
Ex. Gerstley Mineral Collection
Currently in the Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled stand
Price $95,000
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WOW! Killer rhomb of pinkish-red
Rhodochrosite sitting atop Quartz covered matrix!
Classic and beautiful! Small crystals of Pyrite also add a
nice accent to this large 3.7 cm rhomb.
The Rhodochrosite rhomb is complete and undamaged and is well balanced on an equal amount
of Quartz.
From the long closed American Tunnel Mine, Silverton, San Juan County, Colorado.
Measures 3.9 cm by 3.6 cm in size.
Ex. Frank Wright Mineral Collection
Price $4500
 Photo by Joe Budd |
MIN#R-4 NEW!
EXCEPTIONAL!! Stunningly beautiful Rhodochrosite with sea-green
Fluorite, Bertrandite, and Pyrite!
A beautiful Chinese Rhodochrosite plate with flattened Rhodo rhombs that are translucent
and sharp.
The color could best be described as a rich hot-pink tilting toward the reddish hue. The
Fluorite is a
light sea-green and is further highlighted by the dramatic pink spray of Bertrandite in
the very front!
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MIN#R-5 NEW!
Stunning specimen of Rhodochrosite on
needle Quartz with Hubnerite!
This is one of the finest Hedgehog miniatures that I've seen! The largest rhomb
measures 2.2 cm in size and displays a vibrance of color that you usually don't find
in Hedgehog Pocket specimens. All the Rhodochrosite surfaces are glassy and complete
with some natural facial stepping on the left corner. The rhomb is completely pristine!
From the Hedgehog Pocket, Main Stope Drift, Sweet Home Mine,
Alma, Colorado.
Measures 5 cm by 4.8 cm in size.
Price $5500
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MIN#R-7 NEW!
Gorgeous red crystals of Rhodochrosite in cluster!
This miniature is pure eye candy and exhibits some of the best Rhodo color the Sweet Home
was known for. This would make a wonderful additional to a miniature collection or suite.
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Graceful specimen featuring deep
pink Rhodochrosite rhombs sitting atop Quartz matrix!
Very attractive miniature with a pair of rhombs measuring 2.3 cm and 1.8 cm in size.
Both are perfect with no damage and sharp, well defined crystal faces. Very nice mini!
From the Sunnyside Mine, Silverton Mining District, San Juan
County, Colorado.
Measures 5 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
Price $1250
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MIN#R-9 NEW!
Gorgeous combo of gem red Rhodochrosite
rhombs with frosted lavender Fluorite and Tetrahedrite!
Also with Quartz, this specimen has everything for the Rhodo collector, including the
finest color!
From Steve's Pocket, Fluorite Raise, Sweet Home Mine, Alma,
Colorado.
Measures 5.5 cm by 5.8 cm in size.
Price $6500
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MIN#R-11 NEW!
Deeply colored rhombs of Rhodochrosite
atop needle Quartz with Pyrite and Tetrahedrite!
The second of two gorgeous small cabs, this specimen also has that rich color we all look
for in Sweet Home Rhodos. These glassy crystals are well placed among the Quartz needles.
From the Pincushion II Pocket, Fluorite Raise, Sweet Home
Mine in Alma, Park County, Colorado.
Measures 5 cm by 7.4 cm in size.
Price $5500
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Gorgeous specimen of super lustrous
botryoidal Rhodochrosite!
Incredible specimen of deep-red Rhodochrosite with an intense
luster! To my knowledge, Rhodochrosite from
this locality was found only once in the early 1990's. This is a large and very impressive
specimen from that find!
From the Ushkatan III Deposit, Atasu-Karazhal-Zhayrem Area
of Kazakhstan.
Measures 7.1 cm by 14 cm by 5.5 cm in size.
Price $3500
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MIN#R-13 NEW!
Sparkling reddish-pink Rhodochrosite
(botryoidal) on matrix!
From Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 6.5 cm by 7 cm in size.
Price $285
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Gemmy, red rhombs of Rhodochrosite
with Fluorite, Sphalerite and Pyrite!
What an incredible Chinese Rhodochrosite! The rhombs are
slightly etched which
is normal but it doesn't detract from the transparency and translucence of these glassy
crystals! The color is some of the deepest red I've seen to date from China and very
impressive. If Chinese Rhodo gets much better, it will be the equal of the Sweet Home!
From the Wuton (Wudong) Mine, Liubao, Wuzhou Prefecture,
Guangxi Zhuang A. R., China.
Measures 4.1 cm by 5 cm in size.
Price $1500
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Large rhomb of cherry-red
Rhodochrosite on smaller rhombs!
Very impressive specimen featuring a 3+ cm Rhodo!
The color is intense and the rhomb
is complete with only a small bit of pocket noise at the top right corner. With the price
of
Rhodochrosite going through the roof these days, this specimen is opportunity knocking!
From the Corner Pocket Area, Watercourse Raise, Sweet Home
Mine, Alma, Colorado.
Measures 3.9 cm by 4 cm in size.
Price $2850
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MIN#R-16 NEW!
GEM rhombs of Rhodochrosite in cluster
with Quartz!
One of the finest Rhodo specimens I've seen in recent months. Good quality
Rhodochrosite with decent color is getting almost impossible to find (and afford)!
From the Hedgehog Pocket, Main Stope Drift, Sweet Home Mine,
Alma, Colorado.
Measures 6.5 cm by 6 cm in size.
Price $4850
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Sweet little combo of Rhodochrosite
with Pyrite cubes and Apatite crystals!
The Rhodo rhombs exhibit a gemmy red color with good
transparency! They match
up perfectly with the golden Pyrite cubes and both are well accented by tiny Apatites!
From Nate's Pocket, Mini King Raise, Sweet Home Mine, Alma,
Colorado.
Measures 3.5 cm by 4.6 cm in size.
Price $650
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MIN#R-18 NEW!
At first glace, this would be a great
looking plate of Sweet Home Rhodochrosite!
It's actually a Chinese Rhodochrosite specimen however and the finds from there
continue to amaze as they get better and better. I wouldn't call them Sweet Home
quality but they are getting very close. These 1 cm rhombs are translucent with
the best color to yet appear from China. Also, the matrix is now a more sturdy
Quartz needle on Chalcedony in contrast to the slightly fragile Dolomitic matrix
of years past. This was one of the finest plates available at this year's show!
From Wuzhou, Guangxi Province of China.
Measures 6 cm by 10.4 cm in size.
Price $3250
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Beautiful red Rhodochrosite rhomb perched
atop blue and lavender Fluorite crystals in cluster!
This is one beautiful specimen! The Rhodo rhomb is a deep translucent red with complete
faces on the front and stepped faces on the backside. There are also some Quartz needles.
From the Clay Pocket, Main Stope Drift, Sweet Home Mine,
Alma, Colorado.
Measures 5.1 cm by 4 cm in size.
Price $2250
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Vibrant red rhombs of Rhodochrosite
with Pyrite on matrix!
The Rhodochrosite crystals are well formed and
lustrous with translucent interiors.
They are well accented by the incredibly flashy Pyrite crystals on all sides, front and
back.
From the Wuton (Wudong) Mine, Liubao, Wuzhou
Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang A. R., China.
Measures 4.1 cm by 6.5 cm in size.
Price $1500
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MIN#R-21 NEW!
RARE COMBO!! Lustrous crystals of
Acanthite with Rhodochrosite, Dolomite, and Fluorite!
I think there were only two of these very rare combination specimens in Denver and this
one
really stood out. The Rhodos aren't perfect and exhibit some stress fracturing but still
provide
a beautiful backdrop for the clusters of stacked Acanthite crystals! The Acanthites cover
the
surface well and the association between Rhodochrosite and Acanthite is always a great
find!
From Wuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang A. R., China.
Measures 7.5 cm by 7 cm in size.
Price $3450
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Gemmy, hot reddish-pink rhombs of
Rhodochrosite with Quartz needles!
This is one attractive miniature sized specimen! The color is excellent for a Hedgehog
plate
and the arrangement of the well formed Rhodochrosite rhombs is very aesthetic. Definately
one
of the better Hedgehog specimens I've come across in recent years and they're getting
scarce.
From the Hedgehog Pocket, Main Stope Drift, Sweet Home Mine,
Alma, Colorado.
Measures 4.2 cm by 6.3 cm in size.
Price $2850
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Large cherry-red Rhombs of
Rhodochrosite on Tetrahedrite/Pyrite matrix with Quartz!
What a gorgeous rock!! These rhombs display that deep reddish
color that Sweet Home rhodo
is famous for. The rhombs (there are three of them!) measure 2.7 cm, 2.3 cm, and 3 cm in
size.
The dark Tetrahedrite mixed with Pyrite matrix beneath really sets off the color of all
three
semi-gemmy rhombs. The surfaces are lustrous with a mix of smooth and satin texture.
In excellent condition overall and priced at a level that should excite most if not all!
From Nate's Pocket, Mini King Raise, Sweet Home Mine, Alma,
Colorado.
Measures 4.5 cm by 3.2 cm by 3 cm in size.
Price $4500
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MIN#R-22 Available!
Gemmy, cherry-red rhomb of Rhodochrosite
with Quartz and Apatite xls!
From Nate's Pocket, Mini King Raise, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado.
Measures 2.2 cm by 3.2 cm in size on a matrix of Pyrite.
Price $385
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MIN#R-23 Available!
Cute rhombs of Rhodochrosite atop Quartz
needles with Tetrahedrite and Pyrite!
From the Sweet Home Mine in Alma, Colorado. Measures 2.6 cm by 3.7 cm.
Price $245
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MIN#R-24 Available!
Sweet little Rhodochrosite cluster from
Montana!
From the Emma Mine in Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana.
Measures 2.2 cm by 2.6 cm in size with excellent color and glassy faces!
Price $285
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This specimen was stolen at
the Tucson Mineral Show in 2007.
(If anyone sees this Rhodochrosite, please let know. There is a reward!)
EXCEPTIONAL!! Very rare specimen of
Rhodochrosite on drusy Quartz matrix!
These rhombs are so red that some may confuse them with Sweet Home Rhodochrosite!
This fine specimen is from the Grizzly Bear Mine in Ouray County, Colorado. It
is the finest example of Rhodochrosite ON MATRIX that I have seen from this scarce
locality in many years. The rarity of a specimen of this quality from the Grizzly Bear
cannot
be underestimated. I see more quality Rhodochrosites from the Sunnyside than I do from
here and the only locality that I've seen less matrix specimens from is the Climax Mine.
This piece is definately a major find for any Rhodochrosite or Colorado mineral collector.
It measures 9.5 cm by 8.7 cm with 3 cm rhombs! The specimen is labeled as circa 1969.
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