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Ellestadite and Monticellite from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

 
Ellestadite and Monticellite from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

Ellestadite and Monticellite from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 52075
Mineral:Ellestadite and Monticellite
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California
Description:Large specimen or yellow-brown ellestadite and gray monticellite in blue calcite. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection 363, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:16x10x4.5 cm
Crystals:
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