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Howlite from Sterling Borax Mine, Tick Canyon, Los Angeles County, California

 
Howlite from Sterling Borax Mine, Tick Canyon, Los Angeles County, California

Howlite from Sterling Borax Mine, Tick Canyon, Los Angeles County, California

Howlite from Sterling Borax Mine, Tick Canyon, Los Angeles County, California

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Howlite from Sterling Borax Mine, Tick Canyon, Los Angeles County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 50340
Mineral:Howlite
Locality:Sterling Borax Mine, Tick Canyon, Los Angeles County, California
Description:Large white botryoidal howlite nodule on massive white howlite from the famous Tick Canyon find many years ago. This nodule has not been polished as many of the old specimens were. The botryoidal howlite resembles cauliflower. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:11x9x5 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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