RHODOCHROSITE ROYALTY IN THE SUNLIGHT

RHODOCHROSITE ROYALTY IN THE SUNLIGHT

Some specimens were just meant to be taken outside.

This epic Rhodochrosite from the legendary Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado absolutely explodes in natural light. That electric cherry-red saturation, incredible translucency, and fiery internal glow are exactly why Sweet Home Rhodochrosite is so revered by collectors around the world.

Outside under the sun, this crystal completely comes alive. The sharp rhombohedral form lights up from within, revealing layer after layer of rich red color and gemmy brilliance. An absolute showstopper from every angle.

And then there’s the provenance…

Ex. the esteemed Andrew Irving Collection — No. AI44.

World-class locality. Killer aesthetics. Distinguished provenance. A special piece of Colorado mineral history and one I’m incredibly excited to be the next caretaker of.

Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado Rhodochrosite Ex. Andrew Irving Collection — No. AI44 11.86 grams