Mineral: Barite, Rhodochrosite
other minerals: Romanechite
Specimen Size: 6-13 cm (Cabinet)
Special Feature: Multi-Mineral
Classification: Sulfates, Chromates, Selenates, Carbonates, Nitrates, Borates
Group/Series: Barite-Group, Calcite-Group
Crystal System: Orthorhombic, Trigonal
Metals/Cations: Ba, Mn
Country: USA
Continent: North America
Color: Red, White
A superb specimen! Certainly among the top pieces collected from this site. This find of Rhodochrosite at Lone Tree was unusual (and the only one to-date) find. These specimens are truly unique. Accompanying Scott Kleine personal collection label.
Location: Lone Tree Mine, Buffalo Mountain District, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA
Location Notes :Brief mention of location in the Minerals of Nevada book.
Castor, Stephen B., Ferdock, Gregory C. (2004) Minerals of Nevada. Special Publication 31. Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology; pg 113
80 x 40 x 45 mm