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 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.

USGS mineral specimen of zirconium tubing.
Zirconium Metal Tubing
Zirconium Metal Tubing
Zirconium Metal Tubing

USGS mineral specimen of zirconium tubing. High-definition image showing cylindrical structure and metallic sheen.

USGS mineral specimen of zirconium tubing. High-definition image showing cylindrical structure and metallic sheen.

High-definition image of silver-bismuth ore specimen with dark matrix and metallic flecks.
Silver-Bismuth Ore 2
Silver-Bismuth Ore 2
Silver-Bismuth Ore 2

High-definition image of silver-bismuth ore specimen with dark matrix and metallic flecks.

High-definition image of silver-bismuth ore specimen with dark matrix and metallic flecks.

High-definition image of sphalerite and serpentine specimen with layered structure and greenish hue.
Sphalerite with Serpentine 2
Sphalerite with Serpentine 2
Sphalerite with Serpentine 2

High-definition image of sphalerite and serpentine specimen with layered structure and greenish hue.

USGS mineral specimen of sphalerite with serpentine.
Sphalerite with Serpentine 3
Sphalerite with Serpentine 3
Sphalerite with Serpentine 3

USGS mineral specimen of sphalerite with serpentine. High-definition image showing granular texture and color contrast.

USGS mineral specimen of sphalerite with serpentine. High-definition image showing granular texture and color contrast.

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

Isolated tetrahedrite specimen with silver content. High-definition image showing granular texture and metallic luster.

Isolated tetrahedrite specimen with silver content. High-definition image showing granular texture and metallic luster.

Isolated zinc specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Zinc Sample
Zinc Sample
Zinc Sample

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

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

 Isolated lump captured in high-definition photography, emphasizing flaky texture and dark gray color.
Graphite Lump
Graphite Lump
Graphite Lump

Isolated lump captured in high-definition photography,  emphasizing flaky texture and dark gray color.

Isolated lump captured in high-definition photography,  emphasizing flaky texture and dark gray 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.

Isolated black calcite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Black Calcite
Black Calcite
Black Calcite

Isolated black calcite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing dark coloration and crystal texture.

Isolated black calcite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing dark coloration and crystal texture.

High-definition image showing transparent crystal structure.
Clear Calcite
Clear Calcite
Clear Calcite

Isolated clear calcite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing transparent crystal structure.

Isolated clear calcite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing transparent crystal structure.

High-definition image showing varied textures and crystal forms.
Calcite Group Sample
Calcite Group Sample
Calcite Group Sample

Group of calcite specimens from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing varied textures and crystal forms.

Group of calcite specimens from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing varied textures and crystal forms.

High-definition image of multiple calcite specimens showing diverse crystal structures and color variations.
Calcite Group Sample 2
Calcite Group Sample 2
Calcite Group Sample 2

High-definition image of multiple calcite specimens showing diverse crystal structures and color variations

High-definition image of multiple calcite specimens showing diverse crystal structures and color variations

High-definition image of calcite marble specimen with smooth surface and subtle veining.
Calcite Marble 2
Calcite Marble 2
Calcite Marble 2

High-definition image of calcite marble specimen with smooth surface and subtle veining.

High-definition image of calcite marble specimen with smooth surface and subtle veining.

High-definition image of chalcopyrite specimen showing brassy color and crystal structure.
Chalcopyrite Specimen 2
Chalcopyrite Specimen 2
Chalcopyrite Specimen 2

High-definition image of chalcopyrite specimen showing brassy color and crystal structure.

High-definition image of chalcopyrite, pentlandite, and pyrrhotite specimen showing metallic luster and granular structure.
Chalcopyrite, Pentlandite & Pyrrhotite Specimen 2
Chalcopyrite, Pentlandite & Pyrrhotite Specimen 2
Chalcopyrite, Pentlandite & Pyrrhotite Specimen 2

High-definition image of chalcopyrite, pentlandite,  and pyrrhotite specimen showing metallic luster and granular structure.

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