Metatorbernite: Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County, Nevada, USA

Description

Species: Metatorbernite

Locality: Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County, Nevada, USA

Size: 8 x 2.2 x 9.1 cm (140 Grams) 

Ex. Jack Nieburger Collection

A great example of crystallized metatorbernite from the well-known Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County, Nevada. Ex. Jack Nieburger collection with several old labels. Very good for the mineral at this locality. Measures ~50,000 CPM on my Ludlum Model 3 Counter with the 44-9 probe. Rare!