Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2000.26.003
Accession#:
2000.26
Credit Line:
Donated by Thomas Snow.
Object Name:
Sample, Mineral
Title:
Mineral Ore Sample, Mexican Mine Treadwell
Date:
9/1/2000 0:00:00
Description:
Mineral ore sample with five surfaces. One is dominant and "the back" in this case. Two of approximately same surface area are facing. Two more are approximately same surface areas; one is "the top", other is base. "Back" is slightly curved surface with interesting coloration: some areas almost chalk white, others are thoroughly orange, rust corrosion, and others are brilliant ochre color. Towards top area are several flecks of iron pyrite showing. "Front" has one side predominantly white, other is mostly rust orange corrosion. Flecks of iron pyrite also visible there, mainly on "white " side.
Notes:
Recovered by donor in September 2000 from top end of Mexican pit at Treadwell. See assay report
Search Terms:
Geological
Mineral
Hardrock
Mexican
Treadwell
Mining
Mine
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