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Realgar from U.S. Borax Mine, Boron, Kern County, California

 
Realgar from U.S. Borax Mine, Boron, Kern County, California

Realgar from U.S. Borax Mine, Boron, Kern County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 52077
Mineral:Realgar
Locality:U.S. Borax Mine, Boron, Kern County, California
Description:Translucent red prismatic realgar crystals in patches covering one face of gray clay. Individual realgar crystals are visible under magnification. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection 363, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:13x6x6 cm
Crystals:0.1-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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