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High-definition image of calcite and sphalerite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Calcite and Sphalerite Specimen
Calcite and Sphalerite Specimen
Calcite and Sphalerite Specimen

High-definition image of calcite and sphalerite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. Image shows layered structure and metallic inclusions.

High-definition image of calcite and sphalerite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. Image shows layered structure and metallic inclusions.

Isolated aluminum specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum

Isolated aluminum specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic texture and matte surface.

Isolated aluminum specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic texture and matte surface.

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.

USGS mineral specimen of gold ore with 0.5 oz per short ton.
Gold Ore – 14 oz/ton
Gold Ore – 14 oz/ton
Gold Ore – 14 oz/ton

High-definition image of gold ore specimen with 14 oz per short ton. Isolated USGS mineral sample showing granular texture and metallic highlights.

High-definition image of gold ore specimen with 14 oz per short ton. Isolated USGS mineral sample showing granular texture and metallic highlights.

USGS mineral specimen featuring gold ore with pyrrhotite, galena, sphalerite, and pyrite.
Gold Ore with Pyrrhotite, Galena, Sphalerite & Pyrite
Gold Ore with Pyrrhotite, Galena, Sphalerite & Pyrite
Gold Ore with Pyrrhotite, Galena, Sphalerite & Pyrite

USGS mineral specimen featuring gold ore with pyrrhotite,  galena,  sphalerite,  and pyrite. High-definition image showing complex texture and metallic inclusions.

High-definition image of graphite lump specimen showing layered texture and dark gray color.
Graphite Lump 2
Graphite Lump 2
Graphite Lump 2

High-definition image of graphite clump specimen showing layered texture and dark gray color.

High-definition image of graphite clump specimen showing layered texture and dark gray color.

High-definition image of gypsum specimen showing fibrous texture and pale coloration.
Gypsum Specimen 2
Gypsum Specimen 2
Gypsum Specimen 2

High-definition image of gypsum specimen showing fibrous texture and pale coloration. Isolated USGS mineral sample.

High-definition image of gypsum specimen showing fibrous texture and pale coloration. Isolated USGS mineral sample.

High-definition image of kyanite specimen with fibrous texture and pale blue hue.
Kyanite Specimen 2
Kyanite Specimen 2
Kyanite Specimen 2

High-definition image of kyanite specimen with fibrous texture and pale blue hue.

High-definition image of kyanite specimen with fibrous texture and pale blue hue.

High-definition image of lead-zinc-copper ore specimen with granular structure and metallic inclusions.
Lead-Zinc-Copper Ore 2
Lead-Zinc-Copper Ore 2
Lead-Zinc-Copper Ore 2

High-definition image of lead-zinc-copper ore specimen with granular structure and metallic inclusions.

High-definition image of lead-zinc-copper ore specimen with granular structure and metallic inclusions.

Isolated specimen of magnetite with minnesotaite and iron.
Magnetite with Minnesotaite
Magnetite with Minnesotaite
Magnetite with Minnesotaite

Isolated specimen of magnetite with minnesotaite and iron. High-definition image from the USGS mineral collection showing layered texture and dark coloration.

Isolated specimen of magnetite with minnesotaite and iron. High-definition image from the USGS mineral collection showing layered texture and dark coloration.

Isolated nickel specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Nickel Sample
Nickel Sample
Nickel Sample

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

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

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 pyrite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Pyrite Crystal
Pyrite Crystal
Pyrite Crystal

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

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

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.

USGS mineral specimen of quartz.
Quartz Crystal 3
Quartz Crystal 3
Quartz Crystal 3

USGS mineral specimen of quartz. High-definition image showing clear crystal faces and internal reflections.

USGS mineral specimen of quartz. High-definition image showing clear crystal faces and internal reflections.

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.

High-definition image of sandstone specimen with fine-grained texture and reddish hue.
Sandstone Sample 2
Sandstone Sample 2
Sandstone Sample 2

High-definition image of sandstone specimen with fine-grained texture and reddish hue.

High-definition image of sandstone specimen with fine-grained texture and reddish hue.

Isolated quartz grain from silica sand.
Silica Sand Quartz Grain
Silica Sand Quartz Grain
Silica Sand Quartz Grain

Isolated quartz grain from silica sand. High-definition image showing rounded texture and translucent color.

Isolated quartz grain from silica sand. High-definition image showing rounded texture and translucent color.

Isolated silicon carbide specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Silicon Carbide Sample
Silicon Carbide Sample
Silicon Carbide Sample

Isolated silicon carbide specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing crystalline texture and dark coloration.

Isolated silicon carbide specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing crystalline texture and dark coloration.

High-definition image of silicon metal specimen with shiny surface and granular structure.
Silicon Metal Sample
Silicon Metal Sample
Silicon Metal Sample

High-definition image of silicon metal specimen with shiny surface and granular structure.

High-definition image of silicon metal specimen with shiny surface and granular structure.

USGS mineral specimen of silver ore.
Silver Ore Sample
Silver Ore Sample
Silver Ore Sample

SGS mineral specimen of silver ore. High-definition image showing metallic luster and rough texture.

SGS mineral specimen of silver ore. High-definition image showing metallic luster and rough texture.

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