Jarosite | 64.91 Grams | Gold Hill Mine, Tooele Co. | Utah, USA | SO24
The Gold Hill Wash Prospect, part of the Clifton-Gold Hill Mining District, is known for its rich mineral resources, including jarosite. This mineral is part of the larger group of minerals found in the area, which also includes limonite.
The Gold Hill Mine, operated by the Western Utah Copper Company in the early 20th century, was significant for its arsenic deposits, although it closed after World War I. The mine's portals and shafts have since been sealed by the state of Utah.
This specimen from the Gold Hill Mine is a matrix covered with minute jarosite crystals. This specimen is an interesting addition to any mineral collection.
Name: Jarosite
Specimen Size: Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 53x49x33 mm / 2.1x1.9x1.3 inches
Weight: 64.91 Grams / 2.3 ounces
Origin: Mined in Gold Hill Mine, Gold Hill, Gold Hill Mining District (Clifton Mining District), Tooele County, Utah, USA
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