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Foshagite with Vesuvianite from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California (Type Locality for Foshagite)

 
Foshagite with Vesuvianite from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California (Type Locality for Foshagite)

Foshagite with Vesuvianite from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California (Type Locality for Foshagite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 51999
Mineral:Foshagite with Vesuvianite
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California (Type Locality for Foshagite)
Description:Rich specimen of white crystallized foshagite in thin crusts with minor green vesuvianite. The foshagite fluoresces moderately under UV illumination. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:4.5x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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