Sapphire from Yogo Gulch

Sapphire from Yogo Gulch from Yogo Gulch Sapphire Mining District, Judith Basin County, Montana

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Nine crude Sapphire crystals from the historic deposits first discovered in 1895. One crystal is water-worn and came from the alluvial deposits, the others are sharper and likely originated in the American Mine, the only in situ deposit. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #094.

Locality

Yogo Gulch Sapphire Mining District, Judith Basin County, Montana

Dimensions

1 cm.


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