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High-definition image of a second columbite-tantalite specimen, showing its dark coloration, rough surface.
Columbite-Tantalite Sample 1
Columbite-Tantalite Sample 1
Columbite-Tantalite Sample 1

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 mineral specimen featuring covellite and pyrite, captured in high resolution.
Covellite and Pyrite 2
Covellite and Pyrite 2
Covellite and Pyrite 2

Isolated mineral specimen featuring covellite and pyrite, captured in high resolution to emphasize the contrast between blue and gold metallic textures.

Isolated mineral specimen featuring covellite and pyrite, captured in high resolution to emphasize the contrast between blue and gold metallic textures.

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 showing translucent structure and soft blue color.
Blue Calcite
Blue Calcite
Blue Calcite

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.

High-definition image showing color contrast and crystal texture.
Calcite with Fluorite
Calcite with Fluorite
Calcite with Fluorite

USGS mineral specimen featuring calcite with fluorite inclusions. High-definition image showing color contrast and crystal texture.

USGS mineral specimen featuring calcite with fluorite inclusions. High-definition image showing color contrast and crystal texture.

High-definition image showing fine-grained texture and white coloration.
Calcite Marble
Calcite Marble
Calcite Marble

Isolated calcite marble specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing fine-grained texture and white coloration.

Isolated calcite marble specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing fine-grained texture and white coloration.

High-definition image showing banded texture and earthy color.
Calcite Travertine
Calcite Travertine
Calcite Travertine

Isolated travertine specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing banded texture and earthy color.

Isolated travertine specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing banded texture and earthy color.

 High-definition image showing pale blue color and prismatic crystal structure.
Celestite Crystal
Celestite Crystal
Celestite Crystal

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

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

High-definition image showing metallic texture and layered structure.
Chalcopyrite, Pentlandite & Pyrrhotite Specimen
Chalcopyrite, Pentlandite & Pyrrhotite Specimen
Chalcopyrite, Pentlandite & Pyrrhotite Specimen

Isolated USGS mineral specimen featuring chalcopyrite, pentlandite, and pyrrhotite. High-definition image showing metallic texture and layered structure.

High-definition image showing coarse texture and metallic sheen.
Chromium Chromite Sample 2
Chromium Chromite Sample 2
Chromium Chromite Sample 2

Isolated specimen of chromium chromite from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing coarse texture and metallic sheen.

Isolated specimen of chromium chromite from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing coarse texture and metallic sheen.

High-definition image showing smooth metallic surface.
Ferrochromium Low Carbon Sample 2
Ferrochromium Low Carbon Sample 2
Ferrochromium Low Carbon Sample 2

Isolated USGS mineral specimen of low-carbon ferrochromium. High-definition image showing smooth metallic surface.

High-definition image of chrysocolla specimen with rough texture and turquoise coloration.
Chrysocolla Specimen 2
Chrysocolla Specimen 2
Chrysocolla Specimen 2

High-definition image of chrysocolla specimen with rough texture and turquoise coloration.

High-definition image of enargite specimen with granular texture and dark metallic color.
Enargite Specimen 2
Enargite Specimen 2
Enargite Specimen 2

High-definition image of enargite specimen with granular texture and dark metallic color.

High-definition image of enargite specimen with granular texture and dark metallic color.

High-definition image showing cubic structure and metallic luster.
Galena Specimen
Galena Specimen
Galena Specimen

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

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

High-definition image of beryllium ore with visible mineral inclusions and rough texture.
Beryllium Ore 2
Beryllium Ore 2
Beryllium Ore 2

 High-definition image of beryllium ore with visible mineral inclusions and rough texture.

 High-definition image of beryllium ore with visible mineral inclusions and rough texture.

USGS mineral specimen featuring galena and chalcopyrite.
Galena and Chalcopyrite Specimen
Galena and Chalcopyrite Specimen
Galena and Chalcopyrite Specimen

USGS mineral specimen featuring galena and chalcopyrite. High-definition image showing metallic textures and color contrast.

USGS mineral specimen featuring galena and chalcopyrite. High-definition image showing metallic textures and color contrast.

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