April: Rhodochrosite from Peru

This month we offer a piece from Peru. This fine rhodochrosite is covered with many rhombohedral crystals that are undamaged. The crystals are a bright and happy pink. For the locality—the Manuelita Mine of Morococha District—this piece is quite special for its size. Turning the piece onto its back reveals the rhombohedral crystals growing on top of botryoidal rhodochrosite, giving it a round shape.

Rhodochrosite from Peru, 11 x 6.5 x  3.5 cm.  From the Manuelita Mine, Morococha District, Yuali Province, Junín Department. (Photo: Mia Dixon)

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February: Azurite from Arizona

To honor the theme of this year’s TGMS, we exhibit an exquisite azurite crystal from the Bisbee Mine in Arizona. Since we are all halfway out the door, headed to Tucson, not much time to embellish on the specimen. This beauty pretty much speaks for itself. Enjoy, and we’ll see you all at the TGMS and Westward Look Show.

Arizona azurite. Azurite blade with some malachite replacement. Bill Larson Collection. Price: $3,000 net. Photo: Jeff Scovil, who will conduct a mineral photography seminar at TGMS on February 9 (details here).

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