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Calcite pseudomorphs after Ulexite from Boron Open Pit, Extension 22S, Boron, Kern County, California

 
Calcite pseudomorphs after Ulexite from Boron Open Pit, Extension 22S, Boron, Kern County, California

Calcite pseudomorphs after Ulexite from Boron Open Pit, Extension 22S, Boron, Kern County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 43648
Mineral:Calcite pseudomorphs after Ulexite
Locality:Boron Open Pit, Extension 22S, Boron, Kern County, California
Description:Sparkling colorless calcite pseudomorphs after elongated, needle-like ulexite crystals up to 36 mm long. The ulexite crystallized first, then was overgrown with calcite microcrystals.
Overall Size:4.5x1x.7 cm
Crystals:0.2-0.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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