Mineral Specimen #6293 Myrickerite - Cinnabar Included in Common Opal
Six miles south of Mojave, Kern Co., California
10.1 x 9 x 5.5 cm
$50 / Reserved
Ex. University of Michigan Geology Department, Ex. The Bradleys, Prior to 1949
Small micro inclusions of Cinnabar run in bands through a common opal matrix. The color of the Cinnabar ranges from pink to mauve to light purple. The surface has a glossy luster more so where there are small indivudual, flat surfaces. This is a bit different than similar specimens I have seen from the area which are often used for lapidary purposes.
Condition: Composed of massive material.
Flaws: Essentially massive material.
This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From California and Nevada | Tectosilicates | Sulfides and Sulfosalts | Minerals with Inclusions | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars