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Dumortierite from California

 
Dumortierite from California

Dumortierite from California

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Dumortierite from California

DESCRIPTION:No. 30491
Mineral:Dumortierite
Locality:California
Description:Violet crystals of dumortierite in tapering sprays of translucent crystals. No exact location provided, but it matches the description of crystals found at Dehesa, near Alpine, San Diego County. With handwritten label from Jay Lininger. Ex. Jay Lininger (1939-2004) California reference collection
Overall Size:6x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:4-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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