RHODOCHROSITE ON SPHALERITE THUMBNAIL :EAGLE MINE, COLORADO, RARE
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:43635292 |
This specimen is from the collection of John R. Helms, a mine foreman who worked for the New Jersey Zinc Compa...ny at the Eagle mine for over 35 years. Persson Rare Minerals was able to acquire this unique collection of Colorado minerals from the Helms family earlier this fall. Mr. Helms had a passion for minerals and mineral collecting his entire life, and his collection represents a very diverse and complete cross-section of the minerals which are found at this iconic Colorado mining district, long-closed.
This is a very nice thumbnail size rhodochrosite specimen for Gilman, rhodochrosite being a rarity in the Eagle mine and only found in small restricted areas where only a few miners had access. This specimen also has a nice sphalerite and pyrite crystal matrix.Very nice display specimen! #RG241 rare! Specimen Dimensions: 2.9 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm. Weight: 22 grams