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Vesuvianite from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside, California

 
Vesuvianite from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 4501
Mineral:Vesuvianite
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, Riverside, California
Description:Pocket of brown vesuvianite with large, sharp crystals to 25 mm. Much of the milky calcite has been dissolved away in acid to expose the vesuvianite. Bottom sawn flat. ex. J. Cilen #17698
Overall Size:7x6x6 cm
Crystals:10-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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