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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.

USGS mineral specimen of volcanic glass.
Volcanic Glass (Obsidian)
Volcanic Glass (Obsidian)
Volcanic Glass (Obsidian)

USGS mineral specimen of volcanic glass. High-definition image showing smooth texture and dark coloration.

USGS mineral specimen of volcanic glass. High-definition image showing smooth texture and dark coloration.

Group of quartz specimens from the USGS mineral collection.
Quartz Group Sample
Quartz Group Sample
Quartz Group Sample

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

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

Macro image of silicon metal specimen showing detailed texture and metallic surface.
Silicon Metal Macro View
Silicon Metal Macro View
Silicon Metal Macro View

Macro image of silicon metal specimen showing detailed texture and metallic surface.

High-definition image of sphalerite specimen with dark coloration and crystal structure.
Sphalerite Specimen 2
Sphalerite Specimen 2
Sphalerite Specimen 2

High-definition image of sphalerite specimen with dark coloration and crystal structure.

USGS mineral specimen of sphalerite.
Sphalerite Specimen 4
Sphalerite Specimen 4
Sphalerite Specimen 4

USGS mineral specimen of sphalerite. High-definition image showing layered texture and metallic inclusions.

USGS mineral specimen of sphalerite. High-definition image showing layered texture and metallic inclusions.

USGS mineral specimen of sphalerite.
Sphalerite Specimen 8
Sphalerite Specimen 8
Sphalerite Specimen 8

USGS mineral specimen of sphalerite. High-definition image showing crystal structure and dark coloration.

USGS mineral specimen of sphalerite. High-definition image showing crystal structure and dark coloration.

Isolated specimen featuring sylvite, halite, and polyhalite.
Sylvite, Halite & Polyhalite
Sylvite, Halite & Polyhalite
Sylvite, Halite & Polyhalite

Isolated specimen featuring sylvite, halite, and polyhalite. High-definition image showing crystal textures and varied coloration.

Isolated specimen featuring sylvite, halite, and polyhalite. High-definition image showing crystal textures and varied coloration.

High-definition image of argentiferous tetrahedrite specimen with dark coloration and metallic inclusions.
Argentiferous Tetrahedrite 2
Argentiferous Tetrahedrite 2
Argentiferous Tetrahedrite 2

High-definition image of argentiferous tetrahedrite specimen with dark coloration and metallic inclusions.

High-definition image of wolframite specimen with granular texture and black coloration.
Wolframite (Tungsten Ore) 1
Wolframite (Tungsten Ore) 1
Wolframite (Tungsten Ore) 1

High-definition image of wolframite specimen with granular texture and black coloration.

High-definition image of zincite specimen with reddish-orange color and granular texture.
Zincite Specimen
Zincite Specimen
Zincite Specimen

High-definition image of zincite specimen with reddish-orange color and granular texture.

High-definition image of zincite specimen with reddish-orange color 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.

 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.

Isolated garnierite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Garnierite Specimen
Garnierite Specimen
Garnierite Specimen

Isolated garnierite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing greenish hue and fibrous texture.

Isolated garnierite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing greenish hue and fibrous texture.

Isolated germanium specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Germanium Sample
Germanium Sample
Germanium Sample

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

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

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