Gold ore bearing rock showing weathered Banded Iron Formation with several minerals and showing dark brown stain of hematite

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Also see image Ref DH6KHW for alternative plus image Ref DH6KJT for non weathered specimen

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Size: 3898px × 2598px
Location: Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Western sub Saharan, North West, NW Africa,
Photo credit: © GS International / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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