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Clintonite var. Xanthophyllite from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

 
Clintonite var. Xanthophyllite from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

Clintonite var. Xanthophyllite from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

Clintonite var. Xanthophyllite from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 50284
Mineral:Clintonite var. Xanthophyllite
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California
Description:Uncommonly large crystals of translucent green clintonite mica crystals with no matrix attached. One face is a complete single crystal 50 mm across, the opposite side has intersecting crystals from 8 to 36 mm. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #355, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:5x4x1 cm
Crystals:8-50 mm
Archived: For reference only
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