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Dumortierite from Dehesa, near Alpine, San Diego County, California

 
Dumortierite from Dehesa, near Alpine, San Diego County, California

Dumortierite from Dehesa, near Alpine, San Diego County, California

Dumortierite from Dehesa, near Alpine, San Diego County, California

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Dumortierite from Dehesa, near Alpine, San Diego County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 72827
Mineral:Dumortierite
Locality:Dehesa, near Alpine, San Diego County, California
Description:Sprays of lavender-colored dumortierite crystals embedded is white feldspar matrix. Ex. W. B. Thompson collection; ex. Dr. Joseph Springall (1811-1895) of Dexter, Maine
Overall Size:7x4.5x2 cm
Crystals:5-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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