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Olivenite from Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing County, Nevada

 
Olivenite from Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing County, Nevada

Olivenite from Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 60112
Mineral:Olivenite
Locality:Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing County, Nevada
Description:Translucent green acicular olivenite crystals on matrix coated with an unidentified red-brown mineral, probably goethite. The contrast of the green olivenite crystals against the brown background is very aesthetic.
Overall Size:34x25x12 mm
Crystals:micro to 8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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