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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 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.

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.

USGS mineral specimen of quartz.
Quartz Crystal 3
Quartz Crystal 3
Quartz Crystal 3

USGS mineral specimen of quartz. High-definition image showing clear crystal faces and internal reflections.

USGS mineral specimen of quartz. High-definition image showing clear crystal faces and internal reflections.

Isolated sandstone specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Sandstone Sample
Sandstone Sample
Sandstone Sample

Isolated sandstone specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing layered texture and earthy tones.

Isolated sandstone specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing layered texture and earthy tones.

High-definition image of sandstone specimen with fine-grained texture and reddish hue.
Sandstone Sample 2
Sandstone Sample 2
Sandstone Sample 2

High-definition image of sandstone specimen with fine-grained texture and reddish hue.

High-definition image of sandstone specimen with fine-grained texture and reddish hue.

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