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Thorite in Garnet from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

 
Thorite in Garnet from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

Thorite in Garnet from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Thorite in Garnet from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 52091
Mineral:Thorite in Garnet
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California
Description:Dark thorite-rich garnet crystals in white pegmatite. Though labeled as thorite in garnet, these could possibly be thorite-rich allanite crystals. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:13x8x3 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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