Beaty, Bare Mountain, Nye Co., Nevada

9.0 x 6.0 x 5.7
and 9.1 x 7.4 x 5.4 cm

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Ex. Universirty of Michigan Geological Dept. #5893

Myrickite is a lapidary term for common, white opal with inclusions of red colored cinnabar and was named after Francis Marion "Shady" Myrick. The material is highly prized in China. These two specimens have a good glossy luster and interesting patterns of cinnabar.

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