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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.

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 bauxite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Bauxite Sample
Bauxite Sample
Bauxite Sample

 Isolated bauxite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing earthy texture and reddish-brown color.

 Isolated bauxite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing earthy texture and reddish-brown color.

 Isolated USGS mineral specimen of vesicular basalt.
Bauxite Sample 2
Bauxite Sample 2
Bauxite Sample 2

 Isolated USGS mineral specimen of vesicular basalt. High-definition image showing porous side texture and dark volcanic color.

 Isolated USGS mineral specimen of vesicular basalt. High-definition image showing porous side texture and dark volcanic color.

Bauxite ore specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Bauxite Aluminum Ore
Bauxite Aluminum Ore
Bauxite Aluminum Ore

Bauxite ore specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing earthy structure and aluminum content.

Bauxite ore specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing earthy structure and aluminum content.

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.

High-definition image of blue calcite specimen with layered crystal structure and pale blue hue.
Blue Calcite 2
Blue Calcite 2
Blue Calcite 2

High-definition image of blue calcite specimen with layered crystal structure and pale blue hue.

High-definition image of blue calcite specimen with layered crystal structure and pale blue hue.

High-definition image showing crystal structure and metallic highlights.
Calcite with Sphalerite
Calcite with Sphalerite
Calcite with Sphalerite

USGS mineral specimen of calcite with sphalerite inclusions. High-definition image showing crystal structure and metallic highlights.

USGS mineral specimen of calcite with sphalerite inclusions. High-definition image showing crystal structure and metallic highlights.

High-definition image showing metallic luster and granular texture.
Chalcopyrite Specimen
Chalcopyrite Specimen
Chalcopyrite Specimen

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

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

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.

High-definition image showing granular texture and metallic flecks.
Gold Ore – 0.5 oz/ton
Gold Ore – 0.5 oz/ton
Gold Ore – 0.5 oz/ton

USGS mineral specimen of gold ore with 0.5 oz per short ton. High-definition image showing granular texture and metallic flecks.

USGS mineral specimen of gold ore with 0.5 oz per short ton. High-definition image showing granular texture and metallic flecks.

Isolated skeletal gypsum specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Skeletal Gypsum 1
Skeletal Gypsum 1
Skeletal Gypsum 1

 Isolated skeletal gypsum specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing intricate crystal structure.

 Isolated skeletal gypsum specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing intricate crystal structure.

Isolated spodumene specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Lithium Spodumene 1
Lithium Spodumene 1
Lithium Spodumene 1

Isolated spodumene specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing prismatic structure and pale color.

Isolated spodumene specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing prismatic structure and pale color.

High-definition image of spodumene specimen with fibrous texture and light green hue.
Lithium Spodumene 2
Lithium Spodumene 2
Lithium Spodumene 2

High-definition image of spodumene specimen with fibrous texture and light green hue.

High-definition image of spodumene specimen with fibrous texture and light green hue.

Isolated magnesite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Magnesite (Magnesium Ore)
Magnesite (Magnesium Ore)
Magnesite (Magnesium Ore)

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

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

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 spodumene specimen with fibrous texture and light coloration.
Spodumene Specimen 2
Spodumene Specimen 2
Spodumene Specimen 2

High-definition image of spodumene specimen with fibrous texture and light coloration.

High-definition image of spodumene specimen with fibrous texture and light coloration.

Isolated trona specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Trona Specimen
Trona Specimen
Trona Specimen

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

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

Isolated wolframite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Wolframite (Tungsten Ore)
Wolframite (Tungsten Ore)
Wolframite (Tungsten Ore)

 Isolated wolframite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing dense texture and dark metallic luster.

 Isolated wolframite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing dense texture and dark metallic luster.

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