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Cinnabar from New Almaden Mine, 400' level, Santa Teresa Hills, Santa Clara County, California

 
Cinnabar from New Almaden Mine, 400' level, Santa Teresa Hills, Santa Clara County, California

Cinnabar from New Almaden Mine, 400' level, Santa Teresa Hills, Santa Clara County, California

Cinnabar from New Almaden Mine, 400' level, Santa Teresa Hills, Santa Clara County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 50465
Mineral:Cinnabar
Locality:New Almaden Mine, 400' level, Santa Teresa Hills, Santa Clara County, California
Description:Massive red crystallized cinnabar with a shallow cavity showing distinct microcrystals when viewed under high magnification. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #111; collected when Nalle worked at mine in 1942
Overall Size:9x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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