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Isolated USGS mineral specimen featuring almandite garnet and calcite.
Almandite and Calcite Specimen
Almandite and Calcite Specimen
Almandite and Calcite Specimen

Isolated USGS mineral specimen featuring almandite garnet and calcite. High-definition image showing crystal structure and contrasting color.

Isolated USGS mineral specimen featuring almandite garnet and calcite. High-definition image showing crystal structure and contrasting color.

Isolated USGS mineral specimen of vesicular basalt.
Vesicular Basalt – Top View
Vesicular Basalt – Top View
Vesicular Basalt – Top View

Isolated USGS mineral specimen of vesicular basalt. High-definition image showing porous top texture and dark volcanic color.

Isolated USGS mineral specimen of vesicular basalt. High-definition image showing porous top texture and dark volcanic color.

Beryllium ore specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Beryllium Ore
Beryllium Ore
Beryllium Ore

Beryllium ore specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing granular structure and pale color.

Beryllium ore specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing granular structure and pale color.

High-definition image of calcite and sphalerite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Calcite and Sphalerite Specimen
Calcite and Sphalerite Specimen
Calcite and Sphalerite Specimen

High-definition image of calcite and sphalerite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. Image shows layered structure and metallic inclusions.

High-definition image of calcite and sphalerite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. Image shows layered structure and metallic inclusions.

 High-definition image showing metallic texture and silvery color.
Ferrochromium Sample
Ferrochromium Sample
Ferrochromium Sample

Isolated ferrochromium specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic texture and silvery color.

Isolated ferrochromium specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic texture and silvery color.

High-definition image of low-carbon ferrochromium specimen showing fine-grained metallic texture.
Ferrochromium Low Carbon Sample 1
Ferrochromium Low Carbon Sample 1
Ferrochromium Low Carbon Sample 1

High-definition image of low-carbon ferrochromium specimen showing fine-grained metallic texture.

High-definition image of an isolated cobalt specimen from the USGS mineral collection, showcasing its metallic luster.
Cobalt
Cobalt
Cobalt

High-definition image of an isolated cobalt specimen from the USGS mineral collection, showcasing its metallic luster, dense structure, and bluish-gray coloration.

High-definition image of an isolated cobalt specimen from the USGS mineral collection, showcasing its metallic luster, dense structure, and bluish-gray coloration.

High-definition image of a second columbite-tantalite specimen, showing its dark coloration, rough surface.
Columbite-Tantalite Sample 2
Columbite-Tantalite Sample 2
Columbite-Tantalite Sample 2

Isolated high-resolution image of columbite-tantalite ore, a mineral specimen from the USGS collection, highlighting its granular texture and crystal structure.

Isolated high-resolution image of columbite-tantalite ore, a mineral specimen from the USGS collection, highlighting its granular texture and crystal structure.

Isolated fluorite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Fluorite Crystal
Fluorite Crystal
Fluorite Crystal

Isolated fluorite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing cubic structure and vibrant color.

Isolated fluorite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing cubic structure and vibrant color.

High-definition image of fluorspar specimen.
Fluorspar Specimen 2
Fluorspar Specimen 2
Fluorspar Specimen 2

High-definition image of fluorspar specimen showing translucent texture and pale purple color.

High-definition image of fluorspar specimen showing translucent texture and pale purple color.

Isolated garnierite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Garnierite Specimen
Garnierite Specimen
Garnierite Specimen

Isolated garnierite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing greenish hue and fibrous texture.

Isolated garnierite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing greenish hue and fibrous texture.

Isolated germanium specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Germanium Sample
Germanium Sample
Germanium Sample

Isolated germanium specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic luster and smooth surface.

Isolated germanium specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic luster and smooth surface.

High-definition image of refined germanium metal specimen.
Germanium Metal Sample
Germanium Metal Sample
Germanium Metal Sample

High-definition image of refined germanium metal specimen showing shiny surface and silvery color.

High-definition image of refined germanium metal specimen showing shiny surface and silvery color.

High-definition image of gold ore specimen with visible mineral inclusions and rough surface.
Gold Ore Sample 2
Gold Ore Sample 2
Gold Ore Sample 2

High-definition image of gold ore specimen with visible mineral inclusions and rough surface.

High-definition image of gold ore specimen with visible mineral inclusions and rough surface.

Isolated gold ore specimen from Carlin-type deposit.
Gold Ore – Carlin Type
Gold Ore – Carlin Type
Gold Ore – Carlin Type

Isolated gold ore specimen from Carlin-type deposit. High-definition image showing fine-grained texture and subtle gold content.

Isolated gold ore specimen from Carlin-type deposit. High-definition image showing fine-grained texture and subtle gold content.

High-definition image showing varied textures and mineral compositions.
Gold Ores Collection
Gold Ores Collection
Gold Ores Collection

Group of gold ore specimens from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing varied textures and mineral compositions.

Group of gold ore specimens from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing varied textures and mineral compositions.

Graphite in Pegmatite, USGS mineral specimen of graphite crystals in pegmatite rock.
Graphite in Pegmatite
Graphite in Pegmatite
Graphite in Pegmatite

USGS mineral specimen of graphite crystals in pegmatite rock. High-definition image showing flaky texture and contrasting matrix.

USGS mineral specimen of graphite crystals in pegmatite rock. High-definition image showing flaky texture and contrasting matrix.

Isolated hafnium specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Hafnium Sample
Hafnium Sample
Hafnium Sample

 Isolated hafnium specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic luster and smooth surface.

 Isolated hafnium specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic luster and smooth surface.

 Isolated kyanite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Kyanite Specimen
Kyanite Specimen
Kyanite Specimen

Isolated kyanite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing bladed crystal structure and blue color.

Isolated kyanite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing bladed crystal structure and blue color.

USGS mineral specimen featuring kyanite and pyrite.
Kyanite with Pyrite
Kyanite with Pyrite
Kyanite with Pyrite

USGS mineral specimen featuring kyanite and pyrite. High-definition image highlighting fibrous structure and metallic inclusions.

USGS mineral specimen featuring kyanite and pyrite. High-definition image highlighting fibrous structure and metallic inclusions.

USGS mineral specimen of lead-zinc-copper ore. High-definition image showing layered texture and varied coloration.
Lead-Zinc-Copper Ore 3
Lead-Zinc-Copper Ore 3
Lead-Zinc-Copper Ore 3

USGS mineral specimen of lead-zinc-copper ore. High-definition image showing layered texture and varied coloration.

USGS mineral specimen of lead-zinc-copper ore. High-definition image showing layered texture and varied coloration.

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