Rhodochrosite, Matched Pair, Sweet Home Mine, Detroit City Portal, Alma, CO

Description: Capistrano Mining Company"Your direct source for Sapphire Gravel Paydirt from the Sapphire Mines of Montana, Benitoite Ore from the Benitoite Gem Mine in San Benito County, CA,along with U.S. Mined Gemstones and Fine Mineral Specimens from the United States and Worldwide." -----------------------------------------------------------Faceted Rhodochrosite, Matched Pair, Emerald CutSweet Home Mine, Detroit City Portal, Alma, Colorado2.24 ctw., 7 x 5 mm each These beautiful gems come from the Rhodochrosite that was recovered from the newer Detroit City Portal of the Sweet Home Mine.With the formal announcement of the permanent closing of the Detroit City Portal of the Sweet Home Mine,these cut gems are just going to go up in price as collectors want them more now.These are precision cut as you will see, and some of the finest cut Sweet Home Rhodos I have come across.These gems are eye clean, with a 10x loupe, some slight inclusions can be seen.In indoor lighting it can look reddish pink, a more salmon coloring, or even a more orangey color.The photos show two different lighting types to help show the color shift.In the sunlight this stone is so brilliant and dispersive.Who knew that Rhodochrosite showed such great brilliance and color dispersion! A fine example for any gemstone collection.------------------------------------------------------ Please check out my other items, mineral specimens, loose gemstones and jewelry currently available for sale!International buyers...... Please note that full purchase price is put on customs forms for international shipping. If this does not work for you, please contact me before making your purchase. International buyers, please note that if you purchase the least expensive shipping, your shipment cannot be tracked.

Price: 2599.99 USD

Location: San Juan Capistrano, California

End Time: 2024-12-01T16:47:27.000Z

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