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Howlite from Sterling Borax Mine, Tick Canyon, Los Angeles County, California

 
Howlite from Sterling Borax Mine, Tick Canyon, Los Angeles County, California

Howlite from Sterling Borax Mine, Tick Canyon, Los Angeles County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 45113
Mineral:Howlite
Locality:Sterling Borax Mine, Tick Canyon, Los Angeles County, California
Description:Half of a white howlite nodule from the famous Tick Canyon find many years ago. This nodule has not been polished as many of the old specimens were. The outer surfaces is botryoidal and has earthy coating typical of the outer rind on howlite nodules. Ex. R. Theodore Hurr collection
Overall Size:4.5x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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