Metacinnabar Vein With Pocket
Collection
John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description
Vein of Metacinnabar with shallow cavities to 10 mm across lined with Metacinnabar and transparent Quartz microcrystals. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #160; originally acquired in 1941 from Curt Nicolaus Schuette (1895-1975) manager of New Almaden Mines.
Locality
Mount Diablo, Contra Costa County, California
Dimensions
7.5 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm.
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