Sweet Home Mine
Curated by Maggie Liu · Updated:
The Sweet Home Mine near Alma, Colorado, produced notable rhodochrosite — including the celebrated “Alma King”.
About Sweet Home Mineextended article
What it is known for
A former silver mine, Sweet Home yielded deep cherry-red rhodochrosite rhombohedra, often with quartz, fluorite, and tetrahedrite, with deep cherry-red colour and sharply formed rhombohedral crystals.
What collectors look for
Sharp red rhodochrosite crystals and combination pieces are the prize; Sweet Home rhodochrosite is among the most coveted of all collector minerals.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sweet Home Mine?
Sweet Home Mine is a mineral locality in Colorado, USA. It lies at approximately 39.4150°N, 106.1300°W. Elevation is about 3500 m.
What minerals are found at Sweet Home Mine?
Signature minerals from Sweet Home Mine include Rhodochrosite, Quartz, Fluorite, Tetrahedrite. The locality lies in Colorado, USA, and each mineral links to a full reference entry with formula, crystal system, and collector notes.
What is Sweet Home Mine known for?
The Sweet Home Mine near Alma, Colorado, produced notable rhodochrosite — including the celebrated “Alma King”.
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