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USGS mineral specimen of nickel-copper matte.
Nickel-Copper Matte
Nickel-Copper Matte
Nickel-Copper Matte

USGS mineral specimen of nickel-copper matte. High-definition image showing granular texture and metallic luster.

USGS mineral specimen of nickel-copper matte. High-definition image showing granular texture and metallic luster.

Isolated brown obsidian specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Brown Obsidian
Brown Obsidian
Brown Obsidian

Isolated brown obsidian specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing glassy texture and conchoidal fracture.

Isolated brown obsidian specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing glassy texture and conchoidal fracture.

USGS mineral specimen showing chromite band in gabbro with platinum content.
Platinum-Bearing Chromite in Gabbro 1
Platinum-Bearing Chromite in Gabbro 1
Platinum-Bearing Chromite in Gabbro 1

USGS mineral specimen showing chromite band in gabbro with platinum content. High-definition image highlighting layered structure and dark coloration.

USGS mineral specimen showing chromite band in gabbro with platinum content. High-definition image highlighting layered structure and dark coloration.

High-definition image of platinum-bearing chromite band in gabbro.
Platinum-Bearing Chromite in Gabbro 2
Platinum-Bearing Chromite in Gabbro 2
Platinum-Bearing Chromite in Gabbro 2

High-definition image of platinum-bearing chromite band in gabbro. Isolated USGS mineral specimen showing granular texture and metallic inclusions.

High-definition image of platinum-bearing chromite band in gabbro. Isolated USGS mineral specimen showing granular texture and metallic inclusions.

USGS mineral specimens used in scratch test.
Scratch Test – Malachite, Copper, Galena, Pyrite,
Scratch Test – Malachite, Copper, Galena, Pyrite,
Scratch Test – Malachite, Copper, Galena, Pyrite,

USGS mineral specimens used in scratch test. High-definition image showing malachite, copper, galena, and pyrite with varied textures and colors.

High-definition image of silicon specimen with smooth surface and silvery-gray color.
Silicon Sample 2
Silicon Sample 2
Silicon Sample 2

High-definition image of silicon specimen with smooth surface and silvery-gray color.

High-definition image of silicon specimen with smooth surface and silvery-gray color.

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.

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 an isolated aluminum specimen with smooth surface and subtle oxidation.
Aluminum 2
Aluminum 2
Aluminum 2

High-definition image of an isolated aluminum specimen with smooth surface and subtle oxidation.

High-definition image of an isolated aluminum specimen with smooth surface and subtle oxidation.

High-definition image of barite specimen with fibrous structure and pale-yellow color.
Barite Crystal 4
Barite Crystal 4
Barite Crystal 4

High-definition image of barite specimen with fibrous structure and pale yellow color.

High-definition image of barite specimen with fibrous structure and pale yellow color.

Macro image of a bauxite specimen showing detailed texture and color variation.
Bauxite Macro View
Bauxite Macro View
Bauxite Macro View

Macro image of a bauxite specimen showing detailed texture and color variation. Isolated USGS mineral sample.

Macro image of a bauxite specimen showing detailed texture and color variation. Isolated USGS mineral sample.

Isolated beryllium ore specimen showing coarse texture and light coloration.
Beryllium Ore 3
Beryllium Ore 3
Beryllium Ore 3

Isolated beryllium ore specimen showing coarse texture and light coloration. High-definition USGS mineral image.

Isolated beryllium ore specimen showing coarse texture and light coloration. High-definition USGS mineral image.

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

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.

 Isolated USGS mineral specimen featuring calcite and fluorite.
Calcite and Fluorite Specimen
Calcite and Fluorite Specimen
Calcite and Fluorite Specimen

Isolated USGS mineral specimen featuring calcite and fluorite. High-definition image showing crystal structure and color contrast.

Isolated USGS mineral specimen featuring calcite and fluorite. High-definition image showing crystal structure and color contrast.

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.

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