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Elongated Laumontite Fishtail Twin
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Collection |
John Betts - Fine Minerals |
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Description |
Elongated Laumontite crystal partially overgrown with Stilbite microcrystals, in a classic fishtail twin formation. The yellow color is due to urethane coating applied 30 years ago to prevent degradation due to the Laumontite dehydrating. Could be soaked off in acetone. |
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Locality |
Pine Creek Mine, 18 miles west of Bishop, Inyo County, California |
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Dimensions |
8 x 1 x 0.7 cm |
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Specimen Grade |
C |
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Photograph |
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