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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 52186 |
| Mineral: | Artinite |
| Locality: | KCA Co. Asbestos Mine, Clear Creek area, New Idria District, San Benito County, California |
| Description: | Pristine acicular white artinite crystals in crusts and shallow cavities on green serpentine from a locality that was rarely collected. The artinite crystals fluoresce blue-white under UV illumination. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #548, collected July 1986 during IMA field trip stop #4 |
| Overall Size: | 8x7.5x4 cm |
| Crystals: | micro to 3 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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