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Calaverite in Quartz from Portland Mine, Cripple Creek District, Teller County, Colorado

 
Calaverite in Quartz from Portland Mine, Cripple Creek District, Teller County, Colorado

Calaverite in Quartz from Portland Mine, Cripple Creek District, Teller County, Colorado

Calaverite in Quartz from Portland Mine, Cripple Creek District, Teller County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 61576
Mineral:Calaverite in Quartz
Locality:Portland Mine, Cripple Creek District, Teller County, Colorado
Description:Bright yellow-metallic calaverite crystals embedded in gray quartz. The calaverite crystals are most incomplete crystals, but striated faces are visible on the surfaces of some crystals. Ex. Pequa Minerals
Overall Size:4x2x1.8 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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