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Sanbornite and Gillespite from Mount Trumbull, near Incline, California (Type Locality for Sanbornite)

 
Sanbornite and Gillespite from Mount Trumbull, near Incline, California (Type Locality for Sanbornite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 8794
Mineral:Sanbornite and Gillespite
Locality:Mount Trumbull, near Incline, California (Type Locality for Sanbornite)
Description:Two rare minerals from a classic occurrence. Seams of red gillespite in matrix with lesser seams of gray sanbornite. With old labels from John Melhase (Ca.), Ernest Chapman. Ex. Cilen collection #6878
Overall Size:9x6x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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