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Collecting at the National Belle Mine |
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National Belle Mine (National Bell Mine), Red Mountain, Red Mountain District, Ouray Co., Colorado, USA
In August 1987, the dumps contained abundant crystalline enargite and pyrite (octahedral). Inconspicuous sphalerite fluoresces bright red in UV. Across the valley is the Charter Oak mine. Photograph by Alan Goldstein. |
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Ruins of the National Belle Mine |
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National Belle Mine (National Bell Mine), Red Mountain, Red Mountain District, Ouray Co., Colorado, USA
This mine is accessible seasonally by a dirt road off the U.S. 550 - "Million Dollar Highway" - near Red Mountain Pass. In August 1987, the dumps contain abundant crystalline enargite and pyrite (octahedral). Inconspicuous sphalerite fluoresces bright red in UV. Photograph by Alan Goldstein. |
| © Alan Goldstein | Photo ID: 124068 View Count: 647 |