Kurnakovite
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This is a truly spectacular (for both size and form) crystal of a little-known borate. It is an evaporite mineral that forms by the evaporation of water from desert lakes enriched in boron (as here in the eponymous locality: Boron, California). Here, it has formed an absolutely huge crystal, and remarkably transparent - even rather attractive. It shows very sharp faces and good luster. Ex. Minette collection obtained from Jim Minette (who collected it some years before) in the mid 1990s.
Product details
SpeciesKurnakovite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.5 x 6.7 x 6.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, California, Boron
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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