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Realgar on Calcite from White Cap Mine, Manhattan, Nye County, Nevada

 
Realgar on Calcite from White Cap Mine, Manhattan, Nye County, Nevada

Realgar on Calcite from White Cap Mine, Manhattan, Nye County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 65726
Mineral:Realgar on Calcite
Locality:White Cap Mine, Manhattan, Nye County, Nevada
Description:Lustrous transparent red realgar crystal embedded in translucent white realgar. The surfaces of the realgar crystals appear to be cleavage faces, though it is difficult to be certain. Ex. D. Miller collection #M879; originally acquired from Excalibur Mineral Co.
Overall Size:5x3x3 cm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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