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Celestine and Stronianite from 20 Mule Team Borax Mine, San Bernadino County, California

 
Celestine and Stronianite from 20 Mule Team Borax Mine, San Bernadino County, California

Celestine and Stronianite from 20 Mule Team Borax Mine, San Bernadino County, California

Celestine and Stronianite from 20 Mule Team Borax Mine, San Bernadino County, California

Celestine and Stronianite from 20 Mule Team Borax Mine, San Bernadino County, California

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Celestine and Stronianite from 20 Mule Team Borax Mine, San Bernadino County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 62015
Mineral:Celestine and Stronianite
Locality:20 Mule Team Borax Mine, San Bernadino County, California
Description:Translucent yellow strontianite crystals to 2 mm with lustrous transparent colorless prismatic celestine (celestite) crystals to 8 mm. The strontianite crystals fluoresce white under SW UV illumination. Ex Jeff Weissman collection #1072
Overall Size:7.5x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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