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Sylvanite from Cripple Creek District, Teller County, Colorado

 
Sylvanite from Cripple Creek District, Teller County, Colorado

Sylvanite from Cripple Creek District, Teller County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 12877
Mineral:Sylvanite
Locality:Cripple Creek District, Teller County, Colorado
Description:Well exposed vein of gold-colored sylvanite in many thin layers separated by quartz. Where exposed, surface striations are visible on the sylvanite. The back side shows a purple vein of fluorite(?). ex. Al Sebela (1921-2000) collection
Overall Size:3.5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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