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Dolomite from Day Tunnel, New Almaden Mine, Santa Teresa Hills, Santa Clara County, California

 
Dolomite from Day Tunnel, New Almaden Mine, Santa Teresa Hills, Santa Clara County, California

Dolomite from Day Tunnel, New Almaden Mine, Santa Teresa Hills, Santa Clara County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 51110
Mineral:Dolomite
Locality:Day Tunnel, New Almaden Mine, Santa Teresa Hills, Santa Clara County, California
Description:Translucent colorless bladed dolomite crystals covering gray matrix with remnants of earthy pocket clay in some crevices between the dolomite crystals. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #171b; collected 1942
Overall Size:5x3x3 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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