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Millerite from Gap Nickel Mine, Bart Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

 
Millerite from Gap Nickel Mine, Bart Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Millerite from Gap Nickel Mine, Bart Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Millerite from Gap Nickel Mine, Bart Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 50033
Mineral:Millerite
Locality:Gap Nickel Mine, Bart Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Description:Plate of 4 mm millerite crystals with green coating of another mineral (morenosite or retgersite). This is a good specimen with natural patina from the famous mine that was discovered in 1718 and operated until 1891. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #107
Overall Size:5x4.5x0.5 cm
Crystals:4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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