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Mercury and Cinnabar from California

 
Mercury and Cinnabar from California

Mercury and Cinnabar from California

Mercury and Cinnabar from California

Mercury and Cinnabar from California

DESCRIPTION:No. 37062
Mineral:Mercury and Cinnabar
Locality:California
Description:Red cinnabar mercury ore with small spherical drops of mercury visible in crevices when viewed under magnification. No mine name is listed on the label, but it probably came from the New Almaden district in Santa Clara County. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:7x6x4 cm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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