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Cristobalite and Fayalite in Obsidian from Coso Hot Springs deposit, Inyo County, California

 
Cristobalite and Fayalite in Obsidian from Coso Hot Springs deposit, Inyo County, California

Cristobalite and Fayalite in Obsidian from Coso Hot Springs deposit, Inyo County, California

Cristobalite and Fayalite in Obsidian from Coso Hot Springs deposit, Inyo County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 30894
Mineral:Cristobalite and Fayalite in Obsidian
Locality:Coso Hot Springs deposit, Inyo County, California
Description:Hemispherical gray cristobalite with fayalite filling gas cavities in shiny black obsidian matrix. With handwritten label from Jay Lininger. Ex. Jay Lininger (1939-2004) California reference collection
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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