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Tunellite from US Borax Mine, Boron, Kern County, California (Type Locality for Tunellite)

 
Tunellite from US Borax Mine, Boron, Kern County, California (Type Locality for Tunellite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 12854
Mineral:Tunellite
Locality:US Borax Mine, Boron, Kern County, California (Type Locality for Tunellite)
Description:Single crystal of colorless tunellite from the type locality for this mineral. The crystal is translucent with a pearly luster. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection #207
Overall Size:12x9x4 mm
Crystals:9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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