Cinnabar Ore Samples
Name/Title
Cinnabar Ore SamplesEntry/Object ID
NU 2021.173.1-2Description
Two examples of cinnabar ore, one small, one large. Both rocks consists of a combination of red, white, and gray colors. Some of the white portions on both rocks are more crystalline, and therefore have some sparkle.Collection
Natural History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
On NU 2021.173.1Transcription
883Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PenNotes
This is most likely a past number used by the museum, but it does not match with our records for 883.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
GeospecimenNomenclature Class
Geological T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Height
2 inWidth
5-1/4 inLength
3-3/4 inDimension Notes
For NU 2021.173.1Height
2-1/2 inWidth
8 inLength
7-1/2 inDimension Notes
For NU 2021.173.2Material
StoneCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodRelationships
Related Places
Place
Location
New Almaden MinesCity
San JoseRegion
Central CaliforniaContinent
North AmericaProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Ron HeimannOwner/Agent
Ron HeimannAcquisition Method
GiftExhibitions
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 1
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 2
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 3