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Calcite and Vesuvianite from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

 
Calcite and Vesuvianite from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 52097
Mineral:Calcite and Vesuvianite
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California
Description:Translucent blue calcite and green vesuvianite. The calcite fluoresces orange 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:6x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:
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