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Piemontite from Peavine Mountain, near Reno, Washoe County, Nevada

 
Piemontite from Peavine Mountain, near Reno, Washoe County, Nevada

Piemontite from Peavine Mountain, near Reno, Washoe County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 28674
Mineral:Piemontite
Locality:Peavine Mountain, near Reno, Washoe County, Nevada
Description:Rich vein of red piemontite running through quartz matrix. Individual needle-like crystals of piemontite are easily visible in the quartz.
Overall Size:6x6x3 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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