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Melanterite from New Almaden Mine, Santa Teresa Hills, Santa Clara County, California

 
Melanterite from New Almaden Mine, Santa Teresa Hills, Santa Clara County, California

Melanterite from New Almaden Mine, Santa Teresa Hills, Santa Clara County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 52136
Mineral:Melanterite
Locality:New Almaden Mine, Santa Teresa Hills, Santa Clara County, California
Description:Green-white fibrous melanterite crystals in hemispherical formations. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #252a; collected when Nalle worked at mine in 1942
Overall Size:6.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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