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Millerite on Quartz from Thompson Open Pit, Manitoba, Canada

 
Millerite on Quartz from Thompson Open Pit, Manitoba, Canada

Millerite on Quartz from Thompson Open Pit, Manitoba, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 50385
Mineral:Millerite on Quartz
Locality:Thompson Open Pit, Manitoba, Canada
Description:Thick layer of yellow-metallic millerite crystals running through milky quartz with a large area of terminated millerite crystals in the center. The millerite crystals show their bright luster when viewed from the side. Mounted to acrylic display stand. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #643, originally acquired in 1993
Overall Size:3.5x3x3 cm
Crystals:3-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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