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Vesuvianite in Calcite from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

 
Vesuvianite in Calcite from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

Vesuvianite in Calcite from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 52006
Mineral:Vesuvianite in Calcite
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California
Description:Large lustrous translucent greenish-brown vesuvianite crystals to 26 mm embedded in translucent blue calcite/ Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:8x6x4.5 cm
Crystals:26 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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