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Cerussite from Bristol Silver Mines, Bristol District, Lincoln County, Nevada

 
Cerussite from Bristol Silver Mines, Bristol District, Lincoln County, Nevada

Cerussite from Bristol Silver Mines, Bristol District, Lincoln County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 63209
Mineral:Cerussite
Locality:Bristol Silver Mines, Bristol District, Lincoln County, Nevada
Description:Many prismatic cerussite crystals lining a shallow cavity in gray-metallic matrix. The cerussite crystals have a silky white outer layer, but where the crystal cores are exposed they exhibit translucent yellow. Ex. E. Carmichael collection; originally acquired from J. Vajdak (Pequa Rare Minerals)
Overall Size:6x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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