| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Nevada > Kleinite |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 81343 |
| Mineral: | Kleinite |
| Locality: | McDermitt Mine, Opalite District, Humboldt County, Nevada |
| Description: | Lustrous translucent yellow kleinite crystals on several faces of light-colored matrix. Kleinite is a rare hydroxyhalide of mercury and nitrogen, and darkens on exposure to light, then reverts to yellow color in the dark. |
| Overall Size: | 5x3.5x3.5 cm |
| Crystals: | micro to 1 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved
The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property.