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USGS mineral specimen of gold ore with 0.5 oz per short ton.
Gold Ore – 14 oz/ton
Gold Ore – 14 oz/ton
Gold Ore – 14 oz/ton

High-definition image of gold ore specimen with 14 oz per short ton. Isolated USGS mineral sample showing granular texture and metallic highlights.

High-definition image of gold ore specimen with 14 oz per short ton. Isolated USGS mineral sample showing granular texture and metallic highlights.

USGS mineral specimen featuring gold ore with pyrrhotite, galena, sphalerite, and pyrite.
Gold Ore with Pyrrhotite, Galena, Sphalerite & Pyrite
Gold Ore with Pyrrhotite, Galena, Sphalerite & Pyrite
Gold Ore with Pyrrhotite, Galena, Sphalerite & Pyrite

USGS mineral specimen featuring gold ore with pyrrhotite,  galena,  sphalerite,  and pyrite. High-definition image showing complex texture and metallic inclusions.

High-definition image of graphite lump specimen showing layered texture and dark gray color.
Graphite Lump 2
Graphite Lump 2
Graphite Lump 2

High-definition image of graphite clump specimen showing layered texture and dark gray color.

High-definition image of graphite clump specimen showing layered texture and dark gray color.

High-definition image of gypsum specimen showing fibrous texture and pale coloration.
Gypsum Specimen 2
Gypsum Specimen 2
Gypsum Specimen 2

High-definition image of gypsum specimen showing fibrous texture and pale coloration. Isolated USGS mineral sample.

High-definition image of gypsum specimen showing fibrous texture and pale coloration. Isolated USGS mineral sample.

High-definition image of kyanite specimen with fibrous texture and pale blue hue.
Kyanite Specimen 2
Kyanite Specimen 2
Kyanite Specimen 2

High-definition image of kyanite specimen with fibrous texture and pale blue hue.

High-definition image of kyanite specimen with fibrous texture and pale blue hue.

High-definition image of lead-zinc-copper ore specimen with granular structure and metallic inclusions.
Lead-Zinc-Copper Ore 2
Lead-Zinc-Copper Ore 2
Lead-Zinc-Copper Ore 2

High-definition image of lead-zinc-copper ore specimen with granular structure and metallic inclusions.

High-definition image of lead-zinc-copper ore specimen with granular structure and metallic inclusions.

High-definition image of chromite specimen with visible crystal grains and dark coloration.
Chromium Chromite Sample 3
Chromium Chromite Sample 3
Chromium Chromite Sample 3

 High-definition image of chromite specimen with visible crystal grains and dark coloration.

High-definition image showing vibrant blue-green color and earthy texture.
Chrysocolla Specimen
Chrysocolla Specimen
Chrysocolla Specimen

Isolated USGS mineral specimen of low-carbon ferrochromium. High-definition image showing smooth metallic surface.

Isolated USGS mineral specimen of low-carbon ferrochromium. High-definition image showing smooth metallic surface.

High-definition image of a second columbite-tantalite specimen, showing its dark coloration, rough surface.
Columbite-Tantalite Sample 1
Columbite-Tantalite Sample 1
Columbite-Tantalite Sample 1

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 mineral specimen featuring covellite and pyrite, captured in high resolution.
Covellite and Pyrite 2
Covellite and Pyrite 2
Covellite and Pyrite 2

Isolated mineral specimen featuring covellite and pyrite, captured in high resolution to emphasize the contrast between blue and gold metallic textures.

Isolated mineral specimen featuring covellite and pyrite, captured in high resolution to emphasize the contrast between blue and gold metallic textures.

USGS mineral specimen of silver ore.
Silver Ore Sample
Silver Ore Sample
Silver Ore Sample

SGS mineral specimen of silver ore. High-definition image showing metallic luster and rough texture.

SGS mineral specimen of silver ore. High-definition image showing metallic luster and rough texture.

Isolated tetrahedrite specimen with silver content.
Silver Tetrahedrite
Silver Tetrahedrite
Silver Tetrahedrite

Isolated tetrahedrite specimen with silver content. High-definition image showing granular texture and dark coloration.

Isolated tetrahedrite specimen with silver content. High-definition image showing granular texture and dark coloration.

High-definition image of sphalerite specimen with visible crystal faces and reddish-brown hue.
Sphalerite Specimen 5
Sphalerite Specimen 5
Sphalerite Specimen 5

High-definition image of sphalerite specimen with visible crystal faces and reddish-brown hue.

High-definition image of sphalerite specimen with visible crystal faces and reddish-brown hue.

Isolated specimen of sphalerite with serpentine.
Sphalerite with Serpentine 1
Sphalerite with Serpentine 1
Sphalerite with Serpentine 1

Isolated specimen of sphalerite with serpentine. High-definition image showing contrasting textures and colors.

Isolated specimen of sphalerite with serpentine. High-definition image showing contrasting textures and colors.

USGS mineral specimen of stromatolites showing preserved algal structures.
Stromatolites with Algal Structure
Stromatolites with Algal Structure
Stromatolites with Algal Structure

USGS mineral specimen of stromatolites showing preserved algal structures. High-definition image highlighting layered texture and fossil patterns.

USGS mineral specimen of stromatolites showing preserved algal structures. High-definition image highlighting layered texture and fossil patterns.

USGS mineral specimen of argentiferous tetrahedrite.
Argentiferous Tetrahedrite 3
Argentiferous Tetrahedrite 3
Argentiferous Tetrahedrite 3

 USGS mineral specimen of argentiferous tetrahedrite. High-definition image showing granular structure and metallic sheen.

 USGS mineral specimen of argentiferous tetrahedrite. High-definition image showing granular structure and metallic sheen.

High-definition image of wolframite specimen with fine-grained texture and dark luster.
Wolframite (Tungsten Ore) 3
Wolframite (Tungsten Ore) 3
Wolframite (Tungsten Ore) 3

High-definition image of wolframite specimen with fine-grained texture and dark luster.

High-definition image of vanadinite specimen with prismatic structure and vibrant coloration.
Vanadinite Specimen 2
Vanadinite Specimen 2
Vanadinite Specimen 2

High-definition image of vanadinite specimen with prismatic structure and vibrant coloration.

Isolated wollastonite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Wollastonite Specimen
Wollastonite Specimen
Wollastonite Specimen

Isolated wollastonite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing fibrous texture and pale coloration.

Isolated wollastonite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing fibrous texture and pale coloration.

High-definition image showing translucent structure and soft blue color.
Blue Calcite
Blue Calcite
Blue Calcite

USGS mineral specimen of blue calcite. High-definition image showing translucent structure and soft blue color.

USGS mineral specimen of blue calcite. High-definition image showing translucent structure and soft blue color.

High-definition image showing color contrast and crystal texture.
Calcite with Fluorite
Calcite with Fluorite
Calcite with Fluorite

USGS mineral specimen featuring calcite with fluorite inclusions. High-definition image showing color contrast and crystal texture.

USGS mineral specimen featuring calcite with fluorite inclusions. High-definition image showing color contrast and crystal texture.

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