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 Montana Sapphire deposits first discovered in 1895. One crystal is waterworn 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.


Cut

Avg. 1 cm

Locality

Yogo Gulch Sapphire Mining District, Judith Basin County, Montana


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