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Mineral Monday: Hemimorphite

Watch this week's episode about the mineral, hemimorphite, and check it out in the Keck Museum for yourself.

Science & technology | October 14, 2019
Jennifer Theresa Kent

Mineral Monday: Hemimorphite

Watch this week's episode about the mineral, hemimorphite, and check it out in the Keck Museum for yourself.

Science & technology | October 14, 2019
Jennifer Theresa Kent

Welcome back to Mineral Monday. This week, learn about the mineral hemimorphite. Watch to learn more about this zinc ore.

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Visit the Keck Museum!

Pay Garrett a visit at the Keck Museum! The Keck Museum is located at the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ campus in the Mackay Mines building. It is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 12 p.m. to 4 pm.

For more information, visit unr.edu/keck.

Science & technology | October 14, 2019
Jennifer Theresa Kent

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