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Halite from Searles Lake, east of Trona, San Bernardino County, California

 
Halite from Searles Lake, east of Trona, San Bernardino County, California

Halite from Searles Lake, east of Trona, San Bernardino County, California

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Halite from Searles Lake, east of Trona, San Bernardino County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 54061
Mineral:Halite
Locality:Searles Lake, east of Trona, San Bernardino County, California
Description:Lustrous transparent-to-translucent halite crystals with deep pink color caused by organic impurities that also cause the halite to fluoresce under SW UV illumination. Water Soluble
Overall Size:9x7x5 cm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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