Specimen #2510

Name: Colemanite with Calcite

Type: Mineral

Locality: U.S. Borax open pit, Kern Co., California, USA

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 9.0 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm

Weight:

Acquired: 2013-07-16

Source: Auction: Dan Weinrich

Label: N

Comment: Bladed colorless crystals of colemanite to 1.5 cm in size are scattered over a 9.0 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm matrix that is rich throughout with sparkling pale orangish calcite crystals. Shows from both sides. Nice combination piece that is in good condition as seen in the photos.

Minerals: Calcite (CaCO₃) Colemanite (Ca₂B₆O_{11 5}(H₂O))

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Colemanite with Calcite, U.S. Borax open pit, Kern Co., California - 9.0 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm

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Colemanite with Calcite, U.S. Borax open pit, Kern Co., California