Sweet Home Mine
The Sweet Home Mine near Alma, Colorado, produced the world's finest 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, of unrivalled colour and form.
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.
What minerals are found at Sweet Home Mine?
Minerals from Sweet Home Mine include Rhodochrosite, Quartz, Fluorite, Tetrahedrite.
What is Sweet Home Mine known for?
The Sweet Home Mine near Alma, Colorado, produced the world's finest rhodochrosite — including the celebrated “Alma King”.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.