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Opal-CT var. Tripoli from near Virginia City, Storey County, Nevada

 
Opal-CT var. Tripoli from near Virginia City, Storey County, Nevada

Opal-CT var. Tripoli from near Virginia City, Storey County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 37168
Mineral:Opal-CT var. Tripoli
Locality:near Virginia City, Storey County, Nevada
Description:Lightweight mass of Tripoli, a variety of Opal-CT, also known as infusorial earth prior to 1892. Ex. James Underhill collection #96; ex. A.E. Foote (1846-1895)
Overall Size:7x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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