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Realgar from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada

 
Realgar from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 12740
Mineral:Realgar
Locality:Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada
Description:Deep red translucent realgar crystals on dark metallic matrix. The realgar crystals show no sign of alteration and are very clean. Most are unterminated because they contacted the country rock. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection #156
Overall Size:20x15x13 mm
Crystals:3-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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