Rhodochrosite with Stilbite(!) & Chalcopyrite Quartz but to find crystals on

but to find crystals on matrix is exceedingly rare in my experience

these specimens were thought to be Lazulite

excellent luster and very little in the way of damage

as it’s amazingly sharp

Rhodochrosite with Stilbite(!) & Chalcopyrite Quartz but to find crystals onThe 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, and bright golden Chalcopyrite makes this a very attractive display piece. The fact that the Stilbites are sitting atop