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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.

High-definition image of oil shale specimen with fine-grained texture and dark coloration.
Oil Shale Sample 2
Oil Shale Sample 2
Oil Shale Sample 2

High-definition image of oil shale specimen with fine-grained texture and dark coloration.

High-definition image of oil shale specimen with fine-grained texture and dark coloration.

Isolated phosphate rock specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Phosphate Rock
Phosphate Rock
Phosphate Rock

Isolated phosphate rock specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing granular texture and earthy color.

Isolated phosphate rock specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing granular texture and earthy color.

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.

High-definition image showing coarse-grained texture and dark coloration.
Pyroxenite Rock
Pyroxenite Rock
Pyroxenite Rock

USGS mineral specimen of pyroxenite. High-definition image showing coarse-grained texture and dark coloration.

USGS mineral specimen of pyroxenite. High-definition image showing coarse-grained texture and dark coloration.

High-definition image of quartz specimen with visible inclusions and prismatic structure.
Quartz Crystal 2
Quartz Crystal 2
Quartz Crystal 2

High-definition image of quartz specimen with visible inclusions and prismatic structure.

High-definition image of quartz specimen with visible inclusions and prismatic structure.

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.

Isolated rhodonite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Rhodonite Specimen
Rhodonite Specimen
Rhodonite Specimen

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

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

Isolated sandstone specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Sandstone Sample
Sandstone Sample
Sandstone Sample

Isolated sandstone specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing layered texture and earthy tones.

Isolated sandstone specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing layered texture and earthy tones.

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.

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.

Isolated sphalerite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Sphalerite Specimen
Sphalerite Specimen
Sphalerite Specimen

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

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

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.

High-definition image of sphalerite specimen with fine-grained texture and metallic sheen.
Sphalerite Specimen 7
Sphalerite Specimen 7
Sphalerite Specimen 7

High-definition image of sphalerite specimen with fine-grained texture and metallic sheen.

High-definition image of sphalerite specimen with fine-grained texture and metallic sheen.

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 of sphalerite with serpentine.
Sphalerite with Serpentine 1
Sphalerite with Serpentine 1
Sphalerite with Serpentine 1

Isolated specimen of sphalerite with serpentine. High-definition image showing contrasting textures and colors.

Isolated specimen of sphalerite with serpentine. High-definition image showing contrasting textures and colors.

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 spodumene specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Spodumene Specimen
Spodumene Specimen
Spodumene Specimen

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

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

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