Rhodochrosite with Quartz on Sphalerite Microcline prismatic crystal with a beautiful

prismatic crystal with a beautiful termination on Pyrite matrix

A classic example of the famous Murzinka Topazes from the Urals in Russia

metallic Pyrite (pseudomorphs after compressed rhombohedra of Siderite) which are associated with minor grey crystals of the rare sulfide

although crude in many areas

Please note: There is a spot in the corner of the specimen that looks like it might have a leaf preserved inside

Rhodochrosite with Quartz on Sphalerite Microcline prismatic crystal with a beautifulDozens of soft pink colored rosettes comprising compressed rhombohedra or discs of Rhodochrosite are intergrown with beautiful white Quartz crystals and gently sprinkled atop contrasting black Sphalerite matrix to make this small cabinet display specimen a great representation of the material from this famous locality. The Rhodochrosites from this mine are not the typical blocky rhombic habit like those seen from a lot of other ore bodies in Colorado,