Gold Gulch district, Beatty, Nye Co., Nevada

3.7 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm
1.5 x 1.3 x 0.9 in

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Ex. John Melhase prior to 1938, Ex. California Academy of Sciences, Ex. Steve Pullman

This specimen of Myrickite has in places a very rich red color and is mottled white in others. The name Myrickite is used for both Quartz and Opal which has inclusions of Cinnabar. It is named after Francis Marion "Shady" Myrick who discovered it in Death Valley. This specimen appears to be Quartz since it does not scratch when scraped with a piece of massive Quartz. Interestingly, Steve Pullman noted the specimen as a Tectosilicate which would indicate he believed the specimen to be Opal. The location on the labels is a bit confusing. It was not possible to find any information on the Gold Gulch District. Also, Beatty is in Nye Co. which however does borders Clark Co.. Steve obtained the specimen from the California Academy of Sciences in trade in 1981.

Condition: Composed of massive material.

Flaws: Essentially massive material.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From California and Nevada | Quartz | Sulfides and Sulfosalts | Minerals with Inclusions | Minerals Priced Between 25 and 49 Dollars