Rhodochrosite with Stilbite(!), Chalcopyrite and Quartz ant multi-directional “spray” which is associated

multi-directional “spray” which is associated with a sharp

light yellow “ball” of Wavellite is associated with small Wavellite “balls” on greyish-white Quartz on matrix

and I would say it does look better in person

The Rhodochrosite from this mine ranges in its chemistry from the far manganese end to an iron / manganese mix

For Siderite

Rhodochrosite with Stilbite(!), Chalcopyrite and Quartz ant multi-directional “spray” which is associatedThe various ore bodies in southern Bulgaria have produced a lot of memorable sulfide and carbonate specimens, and even though the Rhodochrosite from this area is not world class, it IS the only locality that I know of where Rhodochrosite occurs with STILBITE! The combination of pink Rhodochrosite, cream colored Stilbite, golden Chalcopyrite and white Quartz makes this a very attractive display piece. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the piece is