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Galena from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

 
Galena from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

Galena from Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 51705
Mineral:Galena
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County, California
Description:Exposed vein of gray-metallic galena in white marble with microcrystals of translucent yellow-colored unidentified secondary alteration mineral, possibly anglesite. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:micro to 5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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