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USGS mineral specimen of silicon.
Silicon Sample 3
Silicon Sample 3
Silicon Sample 3

USGS mineral specimen of silicon. High-definition image showing fine-grained texture and metallic sheen.

USGS mineral specimen of silicon. High-definition image showing fine-grained texture and metallic sheen.

Isolated silver-bismuth ore specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Silver-Bismuth Ore
Silver-Bismuth Ore
Silver-Bismuth Ore

Isolated silver-bismuth ore specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic inclusions and granular texture.

Isolated silver-bismuth ore specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic inclusions and granular texture.

Isolated sphalerite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Sphalerite Specimen 6
Sphalerite Specimen 6
Sphalerite Specimen 6

Isolated sphalerite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing granular texture and dark luster.

Isolated sphalerite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing granular texture and dark luster.

High-definition image of covellite with pyrite, showing the deep blue iridescence of covellite.
Covellite and Pyrite
Covellite and Pyrite
Covellite and Pyrite

High-definition image of covellite with pyrite, showing the deep blue iridescence of covellite alongside the brassy metallic luster of pyrite in a single specimen.

High-definition image of covellite with pyrite, showing the deep blue iridescence of covellite alongside the brassy metallic luster of pyrite in a single specimen.

Isolated USGS mineral specimen featuring franklinite, zincite, and calcite.
Franklinite, Zincite & Calcite Specimen
Franklinite, Zincite & Calcite Specimen
Franklinite, Zincite & Calcite Specimen

Isolated USGS mineral specimen featuring franklinite, zincite, and calcite. High-definition image showing contrasting textures and colors.

Isolated USGS mineral specimen featuring franklinite, zincite, and calcite. High-definition image showing contrasting textures and colors.

Isolated aluminum specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum

Isolated aluminum specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic texture and matte surface.

Isolated aluminum specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic texture and matte surface.

Isolated barite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Barite
Barite
Barite

Isolated barite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing tabular crystal structure and pale color.

Isolated barite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing tabular crystal structure and pale color.

High-definition image of a barite specimen showing layered structure and subtle color variations.
Barite Crystal 2
Barite Crystal 2
Barite Crystal 2

High-definition image of a barite specimen showing layered structure and subtle color variations.

High-definition image of a barite specimen showing layered structure and subtle color variations.

Isolated USGS mineral specimen of barite with visible crystal faces and granular texture.
Barite Crystal 3
Barite Crystal 3
Barite Crystal 3

Isolated USGS mineral specimen of barite with visible crystal faces and granular texture.

Isolated USGS mineral specimen of barite with visible crystal faces and granular texture.

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.

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.

Isolated specimen of magnetite with minnesotaite and iron.
Magnetite with Minnesotaite
Magnetite with Minnesotaite
Magnetite with Minnesotaite

Isolated specimen of magnetite with minnesotaite and iron. High-definition image from the USGS mineral collection showing layered texture and dark coloration.

Isolated specimen of magnetite with minnesotaite and iron. High-definition image from the USGS mineral collection showing layered texture and dark coloration.

Isolated nickel specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Nickel Sample
Nickel Sample
Nickel Sample

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

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

High-definition image of oil shale specimen with fine-grained texture and dark coloration.
Oil Shale Sample 2
Oil Shale Sample 2
Oil Shale Sample 2

High-definition image of oil shale specimen with fine-grained texture and dark coloration.

High-definition image of oil shale specimen with fine-grained texture and dark coloration.

Isolated pyrite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Pyrite Crystal
Pyrite Crystal
Pyrite Crystal

Isolated pyrite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing cubic structure and metallic luster.

Isolated pyrite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing cubic structure and metallic luster.

High-definition image of quartz specimen with visible inclusions and prismatic structure.
Quartz Crystal 2
Quartz Crystal 2
Quartz Crystal 2

High-definition image of quartz specimen with visible inclusions and prismatic structure.

High-definition image of quartz specimen with visible inclusions and prismatic structure.

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