| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Republic of Slovenia > Cinnabar |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 37591 |
| Mineral: | Cinnabar |
| Locality: | Idrija Mine, Mt. Avala near Belgrade, Idrija (formerly Idria), Republic of Slovenia |
| Description: | Sparkling wine-red cinnabar crystals coating one face of matrix. The cinnabar formed six-sided cavities, possibly casts after a missing mineral, that are lined with undamaged crystals. Looks beautiful under magnification. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr. |
| Overall Size: | 6x5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | .5-1.5 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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