Naumannite

Naumannite in quartz
Origin: DeLamar mine, DeLamar, Owyhee Co., Idaho, U.S.A.
Owner: Lou Perloff
Microscopic image
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Lou Perloff

Photo-Atlas of Minerals

 

Grey metallic micro spots disseminated in quartz
Origin: Delamar, Idaho, U.S.A.
Sample size: 2.5 x 2.5 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Diederik Visser

Diederik Visser Minerals & Petrological Services

 

  
A large sliced section of massive ore showing gray areas of naumannite throughout.
Origin: Midas Mine (Reco Mine; Big Chief group; King Midas claim; Dixie claim), Gold Circle District (Midas District), Elko Co., Nevada, USA
Sample size: 17 x 12 x 1.3 cm
 
  
Naumannite with very minor gold
Origin: Alpha Mine, Jarbidge District, Elko Co., Nevada, U.S.A.
Ex. Ralph Dietz collection
Sample size: 3.4 x 2.7 x 1.6 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

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