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Diopside from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

 
Diopside from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

Diopside from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

Diopside from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 51222
Mineral:Diopside
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California
Description:Translucent blue prismatic diopside crystals in horizons running through marble. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:9x8x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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