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Albite var. Oligoclase from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

 
Albite var. Oligoclase from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

Albite var. Oligoclase from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Albite var. Oligoclase from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 52113
Mineral:Albite var. Oligoclase
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California
Description:Blocky translucent white albite crystals on one face of massive albite. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:4.5x2.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:2-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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