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                    "Rhodochrosite:

                                                  Red Treasure of the Rockies"       

 

At Our Meeting: Monday January 10, 2005

Program:  The January program on Rhodochrosite amazed us as we learned about spectacular rhodochrosite mining at the Sweet Home Mine in Colorado. [Eric Meier]

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Eric's DVD Presentation

 

 

Program Review:  Eric had for us a DVD video called, "Rhodochrosite: Red Treasure of the Rockies".  About two dozen of us 'wowwed' over the spectacularly faceted, bright red crystals collected from this famed Colorado mine.   We watched the mine's progression from about 1991-2004, it's closing, and marvelled over the enormous pockets sporting gemmy and non-gemmy specimens.

The mining process was a joy to witness.  The diamond chain saw and hydraulic splitter were favorites among viewers.  The geldyne explosions were a 'blast' (forgive the pun).  A virtual fieldtrip during the winter months can be a much sought after tonic.

For those lucky collectors who get to add a crystal or two to their cabinet, we applaud you--and would like to see it, if you are willing to share.  For the owners of the sublime "Alma Queen" and "Alma King" crystals, congratulations, and 'May we hold it, just for a second?"  Thanks, Eric.  [Ken Casey]

Refreshments: Marion Smith, David Lerner, Dennis O' Sullivan

 

For More on Rhodochrosite

Rhodochrosite at Mindat.org

Denver Museum of Nature & Science
(Current owner of the "Alma King")

The Houston Museum of Natural Science
(Current owner of the "Alma Queen")

Collector's Edge Minerals, Inc. (Golden, CO)

Silver Mountain Productions
"Rhodochrosite: Red Treasure of the Rockies"

 

Past Programs

Don Miller's "Fossilpalooza!"

Eric Meier's "Tool Time at the Rock Club"

This page last updated:  June 10, 2008 09:08:05 AM

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