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Mineral Y (Cu-rich calcium silicate hydrate, probably Whelanite) from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

DESCRIPTION:	No. 52092
Mineral:	Mineral Y (Cu-rich calcium silicate hydrate, probably Whelanite)
Locality:	Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California
Description:	Blue microcrystals of an unidentified species designated by Murdoch as Mineral Y. Dr. Kampf of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County reports that Miner Y is equivalent (or very similar) to Whelanite. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:	8x5x3 cm
Crystals:	micro
Archived:	For reference only

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