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Calcite from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

 
Calcite from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 52099
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California
Description:Translucent blue calcite that fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:4x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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