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Laumontite and Stilbite from Pine Creek Mine, 29 km west of Bishop, Inyo County, California

 
Laumontite and Stilbite from Pine Creek Mine, 29 km west of Bishop, Inyo County, California

Laumontite and Stilbite from Pine Creek Mine, 29 km west of Bishop, Inyo County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 25141
Mineral:Laumontite and Stilbite
Locality:Pine Creek Mine, 29 km west of Bishop, Inyo County, California
Description:Golden cluster of elongated laumontite crystals overgrown with stilbite. The golden color is due to urethane coating applied 30 years ago to prevent degradation due to the laumontite dehydrating. Could be soaked off in acetone.
Overall Size:7x3x3 cm
Crystals:5-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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