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Schorl

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A super-lustrous, striated and showy cluster of parallel-growth schorl crystals from a very uncommon San Diego County locale - the Cota Mine. The specimen has a striking, complex, pyramidal termination. This is very fine material. Ex. Chuck Houser Collection.

Product details

SpeciesSchorl
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 2.3 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, California, Pala Mining District

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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