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Dolomite from Point Vicente, Palos Verdes Hills, Los Angeles County, California

 
Dolomite from Point Vicente, Palos Verdes Hills, Los Angeles County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 37649
Mineral:Dolomite
Locality:Point Vicente, Palos Verdes Hills, Los Angeles County, California
Description:Thick plate of translucent pale brown dolomite crystals. The dolomite crystals are large rhombohedrons with waxy surface luster. This is the only dolomite I have ever had from this prolific locality. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #134-L; acquired from R. Bentley in 1982; ex. R. Lapham
Overall Size:7x7x3 cm
Crystals:5-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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