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Axinite-(Fe) from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

 
Axinite-(Fe) from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

Axinite-(Fe) from Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 63403
Mineral:Axinite-(Fe)
Locality:Crestmore Quarry, Crestmore, Riverside County, California
Description:Vein of lustrous translucent pink-gray axinite crystals that was described in a letter telling how it was collected by Pomona College in 1942. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:7x5x3 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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