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Prehnite with Tobermorite from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

 
Prehnite with Tobermorite from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

Prehnite with Tobermorite from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 51696
Mineral:Prehnite with Tobermorite
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California
Description:Vuggy mass of crystallized pale-pink (nearly colorless) prehnite with sprays of radiating white tobermorite crystals. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:3.5x2.5x1 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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