The Richard M. Geiger Collection
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Hubnerite-included Rhodochrosite with Tetrahedrite on Quartz
Sweet Home Mine, [Rob's Pocket, Mini-King Raise], Alma, Alma District, Park Co., Colorado, United States
small-cabinet – 6.5 x 5.5 x 5 cm
[SH2003] The main rhomb is included bottom-to-top by a single Hubnerite that extends almost to the edge of the specimen. From Steve Behling of the Collector's Edge: Rob's Pocket was found in August 1997Hedgehog Pocket was found in Sept '96Pockets were less than 50 feet apart ... similar mineral assemblage ...Rhodo, Quartz, Huebnerite ... as a general rule, Rob's Pocket pieces have alittle stronger red color and often better luster than the Hedgehog. ----- Photos ©2005 Richard Geiger
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Rhodochrosite
Dana
Strunz
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Quartz
Dana
Strunz
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Provenance / Ex-Collections
- Irv Brown
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Hubnerite-included Rhodochrosite with Tetrahedrite on Quartz
Sweet Home Mine, [Rob's Pocket, Mini-King Raise], Alma, Alma District, Park Co., Colorado, United States