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Artinite from Clear Creek Area, New Idria District, San Benito County, California

 
Artinite from Clear Creek Area, New Idria District, San Benito County, California

Artinite from Clear Creek Area, New Idria District, San Benito County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 52487
Mineral:Artinite
Locality:Clear Creek Area, New Idria District, San Benito County, California
Description:Sprays of acicular white artinite crystals to 4 mm on greenish serpentine matrix. The artinite crystals fluoresce white under UV illumination. See article in Mineralogical Record, Nov.-Dec 1977: Artinite From San Benito County, Ca. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #2302
Overall Size:4x2x2 cm
Crystals:2-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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