Rhodochrosite is a beautiful mineral that ranges in color from pinkish-red to watermelon pink. $5000. Museums and collectors from around the world have helped to build this gallery of Sweet Home Mine mineral specimens residing in their collections. This compilation celebrates the importance and beauty of pieces preserved from the mine since 1991. Enjoy! Gem Killer Rhodochrosite Rhodochrosite T/N - Sweet Home Mine, Colorado! Rhodochrosite China. Listed on Jul 20, 2022 Rhodochrosite w Fluorite, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado. The rough for this stone was mined in 1978 by Richard A. Kosnar (Owner, Mine Hand) and David L. Bergman (Mine Forman, Lead Miner). Either from the Sweet Home Mine in Alma, CO or from the Silverton Mining District in southwesrern Colorado. Clear . $ $ Sold Out; Fluorite, Hunan Province, China Sale! Rhodochrosite. The value of rhodochrosite specimens taken from the Sweet Home mine far exceeds that of most Colorado gold and silver mines; thus making the mine one of the most successful in the history of the state. 3.7" Pink-Red RHODOCHROSITE Gemmy Crystals on Matrix Sweet Home Mine CO for sale Opens in a new window or tab. Mined in 1996 at the now closed and reclaimed Sweet Home Mine, this is a fine specimen of pinkish-red, transparent to translucent rhombs of rhodochrosite. Kathryn and Bryan Lees, standing in front of the Sweet Home mine portal, circa 2000. The mine closed in 2004 after several years of successfull crystal mining. Very slight micro-chipping present, still in very fine condition. Home / Minerals / Mineral Locations / North America / United States / RHODOCHROSITE from the Detroit City Portal of The SWEET HOME MINE in Colorado 1 -19% RHODOCHROSITE from the Detroit City Portal of The SWEET HOME MINE in Colorado 1 $ 99.00 $ 80.00 Reddish-Pink RHODOCHROSITE with minor Galena and Pyrite from The Sweet Home Mine Was: Free shipping. Ships from Thailand. Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate. Sale Price $449.10 $ 449.10 $ 499.00 Original Rhodochrosite from Sweet Home Mine, USA - 210 grams - Collectible Minerals SZMineraux 5 The crystals from this mine are known for their brilliant luster, color and most importantly their size. Home About Contact Blog Art & Antiques 13.38 ct.Rhodochrosite, Finest Quality, Translucent Cabochon. specimen number: 3772126. location: Sweet Home mine, Park Co., Colorado, USA. SKU: 52881 Locality: 18-05 Pocket, Detroit City Portal, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Park Co., Colorado, USA Dimensions: 5.8 X 6.9 X 3.7 cm Description: This is a very fine specimen from the 18-05 pocket at the Detroit City Portal, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Park Co., Colorado, USA, featuring two well-formed vibrant cherry-red rhodochrosite crystals to 5+ cm Some say the world's finest Rhodochrosite comes from the The rhodochrosite crystals are a fine colour, with the slightly frosted appearance typical of many specimens from the American Tunnel. Rhodochrosite was named in 1813 by German mineralogist Johann Ludwig Hausmann (1782 - 1859) from the Greek words rhodon meaning rose and chroma meaning color, referring to its color. The color is a lovely pink that is so iconic of the Sweet Home material. The Sweet Home Mine, is the reason that Rhodochrosite is the Colorado state mineral, and it is absolutely well merited. 28 watching. Get the best deals on Sweet Home Rhodochrosite In Crystal & Mineral Display Specimens when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. description: Very pretty stacked grouping of pinkish red lustrous translucent rhodochrosite crystals. Its streaks are white. Menu. This specimen is a very good example of the Rhodochrosites extracted before the mine closed in 2004. or Best Offer +$9.45 shipping. What would become the Sweet Home mine was discovered in 1873, as a SILVER mining prospect. This rhodochrosite crystal which has since been named "Alma King", measured 5.9" across and now resides in the Denver Museum of Natural History. The discoveries of many world class specimens from this mine resulted in rhodochrosite being named the state mineral in 2002. Sweet Home Mine rhodochrosite specimens are among the most sought after rhodochrosites in the world. It is a specimen consisting of a quartz matrix, which is occupied with quartz xx and various ore minerals xx such as sphalerite, galena etc. The mine is situated near timberline at over 11,000 ft. on Mt, Bross, 4.5 miles west of Alma, Park County, Colorado. Its chemical composition is MnCO 3. The mine produced small amounts of silver off and on from the 1870's until the 1960's. The gemmy crystals, which measure to 1.6 cm, are undamaged except for a single Links. Sweet Home Mine, Mount Bross, Alma, Park Co., Colorado, USA. 115.00 Sale 57.50. In 1991, Sweet Home Rhodo, Inc. reopened the Sweet Home mine as a rhodochrosite mine, not a silver mine. 520.00. Sale. Regular price Sale. These crystals can range anywhere from microscopic up to 5+ inches! RHODOCHROSITE on QUARTZ Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Park County, Colorado, USA 7 6.6 3.6 cm, $1,500 RHODOCHROSITE Mont Saint-Hilaire, Montrgie, Qubec, Canada 2.7 2.5 0.6 cm, $600 RHODOCHROSITE on QUARTZ Sunnyside Mine, near Silverton, San Juan County, Colorado, USA 2.4 2.9 1 cm, $200 Rhodochrosite. Menu Toggle navigation 0 Item(s) $0 Shopping Cart. Rhodochrosite on Quartz and more from Sweethome Mine, Alma Co. ColoradoHere on offer is a very exclusive collector\'s item from the famous Sweet Home Mine in Colorado. Rhodochrosite on matrix from Sweet Home mine, Colorado, USA large pink rough natural mineral specimen StructureMinerals (26,207) $87.50 $125.00 (30% off) FREE shipping Rare XL 3.3 Sweet Home Rhodochrosite w/ Pyrite + Galena 297g Crystal Specimen - Sweet Home Mine, Colorado, USA - Item:RDO22003 ExoticCrystals (8,846) $80.00 FREE shipping Rhodocrosite Crystal (2.5 inch) on Tetrahedrite with Quartz Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado 15 x 8 x 7.5 cm Ex-Dr. Mark Feinglos Collection $8,500 Rhodocrosite with Quartz Manuelita Mine, Morococha District, Junin Department, Peru 10.8 x 7.5 x 6.7 cm $750 SOLD Rhodocrosite on Manganite (Rare, old locale) One of the most well known locations that produces rhodochrosite crystals is the Sweet Home Mine in Park County, Colorado, USA. The crystals from this mine are known for their brilliant luster, color and most importantly their size. These crystals can range anywhere from microscopic up to 5+ inches! small-cabinet. Highly polished, Top Grade. $ $ Sold Out; Prehistoric Oregon. Free shipping on 3" Vibrant Cherry Red RHODOCHROSITE Crystals +Quartz Sweet Home Mine CO for sale. Rhodochrosite from Sweet Home Mine, Buckskin Gulch, Alma District, Park County, Colorado $ 0.00 | / Rhodochrosite from Sweet Home Mine, Buckskin Gulch, Alma District, Park County, Colorado Currently in Private Collection. Call Us 970-778-7057; Home; About Us; My Account; Contact Us; Blog; Log In My Account My Account My Account. Tennessee Sale! Time left 6d 3h left. Mineral Species: Rhodochrosite, Fluorite, Quartz Mine: Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Park County, Colorado Pocket: Strawberry Pocket, Fluorite Raise Discovery Date: 1998 Dimensions: 16.0cm x 11.0cm x 7.5cm Collection: mim Mineral Museum - Beirut, Lebanon Photo Credit: Augustin de Valence Find out more RHODOCHROSITE 04-19 Pocket, Sweet Home Mine Alma, Colorado Specimen Size: 2.75" W x 2.5" H x 1.5" D This exceptional Rhodochrosite is on a custom made acrylic base with custom label. Most of these smaller specimens that you'll see for sale have a more salmon color to them, but this one has the cherry red that is most desired. In great condition all around. Mineral specimen from a classic locality in USA. The Sweet Home mine has produced many of the best Rhodochrosite specimens for many years. Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral. In its purest form it is a transparent rose red, but this is fairly rare. One of the most well known locations that produces rhodochrosite crystals is the Sweet Home Mine in Park County, Colorado, USA. This Pendants item is sold by ConnectGem. Medium Cabinet "Sweet Home Mine" Rhodochrosite Specimen! $ $ Sold Out; Fluorite & Quartz, S. Africa Sale! This is a beautiful medium cabinet specimen of Rhodochrosite with quartz and Chalcopyrite from the Sweet Home Mine (famous for its Rhodochrosite), Mount Bross, Alma District, Park County, Colorado. Beautiful mostly gemmy lustrous rhombohedral crystals of rhodochrosite to 1.5 cm in size across the top of this matrix. The mine is now closed and has been reclaimed. 14.92 ct. Rhodochrosite Cabochon, Translucent, Tear drop. Check out our sweet home mine selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our rocks & geodes shops. Sweet Home mine, Alma, Colorado, USA. In 1998 Bryan and Kathryn Lees bought out the other investors and purchased the mine from Leonard Beach. SM22-73 Rhodochrosite Good Luck Pocket , Sweet Home Mine, Park Co., Colorado, USA Miniature 3.2 x 2.7 x 1.7 cm (1 more images) Collected in April 2004. Rhodochrosite $ 225.00 $ 202.50 Specimen: #322633 Dimensions: 5.3 4.1 1.1 cm Locality: Wutong Mine, Cangwu County, Wuzhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China Sweet Home Rhodochrosite, Pyrite & Quartz on Tetrahedrite (Ref: TZ18-SWHM) Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Park Co., Colorado $3600. Our Rhodochrosite is from Colorado.