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Coloradoite and Gold from Bessie G Mine, La Plata mining district, La Plata County, Colorado

 
Coloradoite and Gold from Bessie G Mine, La Plata mining district, La Plata County, Colorado

Coloradoite and Gold from Bessie G Mine, La Plata mining district, La Plata County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 30202
Mineral:Coloradoite and Gold
Locality:Bessie G Mine, La Plata mining district, La Plata County, Colorado
Description:Dark bronze-metallic crystals of coloradoite and yellow gold frozen in milky quartz matrix. Coloradoite is a rare telluride mineral first discovered in Colorado.
Overall Size:3x1.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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