DESCRIPTION: | No. 50190
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Mineral: | Brucite pseudomorphous after Periclase with Calcite
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Locality: | Jensen Quarry, Riverside County, California |
Description: | Clinohumite-rich white marble with one face coated with translucent yellow and colorless calcite microcrystals over platy white brucite pseudomorphs after periclase crystals to 1.5 mm. the calcite face fluoresces under UV. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co. |
Overall Size: | 12x5x5 cm |
Crystals: | micro to 1 mm |
Status: | Sold - Posted here for reference only |
Buy similar: | Minerals from Western States, USA > Pseudomorphs (False Form) |