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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 52172 |
| Mineral: | Dumortierite |
| Locality: | Temescal Canyon, Riverside County, California |
| Description: | Rich specimen of translucent needle-like violet dumortierite crystals in gray quartz. Excellent deep color for this locality with fan-shaped aggregates of crystals to 12 mm long. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co. |
| Overall Size: | 11x8x4 cm |
| Crystals: | 2-12 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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