A sharp formed specimen of glowing red rhodochrosite crystals on its anchoring matrix, dolomite covered with a layer of silvery tetrahedrite.
The rhodochrosite rhombohedra are rich red and fully translucent as reference to the renowned source.
The history of rhodochrosite is also the rediscovery of the old silver mining Sweet Home Mine in Alma, Colorado, USA.
Desired by both collectors and museums is this precious cabinet specimen of fine quality without repair or restoration a true classic from one of the world’s premier localities