The Richard M. Geiger Collection
628
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Quartz var. Smokey/Amethyst
Krystal Tips claims, Petersen Mountain (Hallelujah Junction), Washoe Co., Nevada, United States
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large-cabinet – 17 x 7 x 5.5 cm
Found by Janet Geiger, September 9, 2006, on her first day ever of field collecting. repaired x 1. We are very grateful to the claim owner, Foster Hallman, for having had the opportunity to dig in this extraordinary locality, and to own the specimen; to Eric Spencer for sharing his uncanny sense of where to dig; to Joe George and Ryan Bowling for sharing their professional expertise and knowledge with absolute beginners; to Dan Carlson for his help with the 'delivery'; and to Paul Geffner for bringing the whole experience together. ----- Photos ©2006 Richard Geiger
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628
Quartz var. Smokey/Amethyst
Krystal Tips claims, Petersen Mountain (Hallelujah Junction), Washoe Co., Nevada, United States