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Wollastonite-2M var. Parawollastonite from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

 
Wollastonite-2M var. Parawollastonite from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

Wollastonite-2M var. Parawollastonite from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

Wollastonite-2M var. Parawollastonite from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 50552
Mineral:Wollastonite-2M var. Parawollastonite
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California
Description:Compact mass of crystallized lustrous translucent wollastonite-2M that was trimmed from a specimen found by W.M. Hubbard and identified by Carpenter with handwritten letter documenting the find. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.; ex. Riverside Municipal Museum
Overall Size:6x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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