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MD-118814 - Halite, Nahcolite - - Archived Searles Lake, San Bernardino Co., California, USA cabinet, 10.5 x 7.2 x 6.5 cm.
10.5 x 7.2 x 6.5 cm. This batch of gorgeous halite specimens was mined last year in California, and they are REALLY distinctive. Look at the amazingly fine hoppered structure of the crystals and beautiful bright pink color! But more than that, they have this unique new matrix covered with minute nahcolite.
MD-121002 - Halite, Nahcolite - - Archived Searles Lake, San Bernardino Co., California, USA small cabinet, 9.1 x 7.4 x 3.8 cm.
9.1 x 7.4 x 3.8 cm. Okay, halite is salt, but for one thing, it is just as legitimate a mineral as any other, even if you CAN eat it (not this though - it contains bacteria so don’t lick it!). This batch of gorgeous halite specimens was mined last year in California, and they are REALLY distinctive. Look at the amazingly fine structure of the crystals and beautiful bright pink color! But more than that, they have this wonderful contrast with a uniquely new matrix covered with minute nahcolite.
MD-132156 - Halite, Nahcolite - - Archived Searles Lake, San Bernardino Co., California, USA small cabinet, 8.8 x 4.6 x 4.6 cm.
8.8 x 4.6 x 4.6 cm. Okay, halite is salt, but for one thing, it is just as legitimate a mineral as any other, even if you CAN eat it (not this though - it contains bacteria so don’t lick it!). This batch of gorgeous halite specimens was mined last year in California, and they are REALLY distinctive. Look at the amazingly fine structure of the crystals (to 2.3 cm) and beautiful bright pink color! But more than that, they have this wonderful contrast with a uniquely new matrix covered with minute nahcolite. Bottom line: it is just a plain stunningly pretty mineral specimen from a recent find.
MD-180710 - Halite, Nahcolite - - Archived Searles Lake, San Bernardino Co., California, USA small cabinet, 8.5 x 6.1 x 5.9 cm.
8.5 x 6.1 x 5.9 cm. This specimen is from a find of pretty pink halite in these wonderful sharp skeletal crystals - on a matrix of nahcolite.
MD-20211 - Nahcolite - - Archived California, USA cabinet, 12 x 10 x 4.5 cm
An exceptional large cabinet specimen with crystals to 2 cm! Old material not readily obtainable, even in local collections...In fact, I can honestly say that I haven't even SEEN one for sale in the 8 years I have lived in Southern California. These were collected several decades ago. 12 x 10 x 4.5 cm
MD-20212 - Nahcolite - - Archived California, USA cabinet, 9.5 x 8 x 4 cm
An exceptional large specimen with crystals to 2 cm! Old material not readily obtainable, even in local collections...In fact, I can honestly say that I haven't even SEEN one for sale in the 8 years I have lived in Southern California. These were collected several decades ago. 9.5 x 8 x 4 cm
MD-20213 - Nahcolite - - Archived California, USA thumbnail, 1.6 cm
A good specimen with more isolated crystals , to 1.6 cm! Old material not readily obtainable, even in local collections...In fact, I can honestly say that I haven't even SEEN one for sale in the 8 years I have lived in Southern California. These were collected several decades ago. 8 x 7 x 4.5 cm
MD-44334 - Halite, Nahcolite - - Archived Searles Lake, San Bernardino Co., California, USA small cabinet, 8.3 x 6.2 x 4.5cm
Okay, halite is salt, but for one thing, it is just as legitimate a mineral as any other, even if you CAN eat it (not this though - it contains bacteria so don''t lick it!). This batch of gorgeous halite specimens was mined recently in California, and they are REALLY distinctive. Look at the amazingly fine structure of the crystals and beautiful bright pink color! But more than that, they have this wonderful contrast with a uniquely new matrix coveed with minute Nahcolite (which is sodium bicarbonate; isn''t that what you take for an upset stomach? Okay, so after you get sick licking the halite you can lick the matrix to get better!). Bottom line: it is just a plain stunningly pretty mineral specimen from a recent find; I bought ALL OF THEM THAT WERE AVAILABLE from the one contact who brought them to a show this year in California. 8.3 x 6.2 x 4.5cm
MD-47280 - Halite, Nahcolite - - Archived Searles Lake, San Bernardino Co., California, USA small cabinet, 8.5 x 6.0 x 5.9cm
Okay, halite is salt, but for one thing, it is just as legitimate a mineral as any other, even if you CAN eat it (not this though - it contains bacteria so don''''t lick it!). This batch of gorgeous halite specimens was mined recently in California, and they are REALLY distinctive. Look at the amazingly fine structure of the crystals and beautiful bright pink color! But more than that, they have this wonderful contrast with a uniquely new matrix covered with minute nahcolite (which is sodium bicarbonate; isn''''t that what you take for an upset stomach? Okay, so after you get sick licking the halite you can lick the matrix to get better!). Bottom line: it is just a plain stunningly pretty mineral specimen from a recent find . Note: sensitive to humidity. 8.5 x 6.0 x 5.9cm
MD-47495 - Halite, Nahcolite - - Archived Searles Lake, San Bernardino Co., California, USA small cabinet, 9.0 x 6.4 x 3.5cm
Okay, halite is salt, but for one thing, it is just as legitimate a mineral as any other, even if you CAN eat it (not this though - it contains bacteria so don''t lick it!). This batch of gorgeous halite specimens was mined recently in California, and they are REALLY distinctive. Look at the amazingly fine structure of the crystals and beautiful bright pink color! But more than that, they have this wonderful contrast with a uniquely new matrix covered with minute nahcolite . Bottom line: it is just a plain stunningly pretty mineral specimen from a recent find; I bought ALL OF THEM THAT WERE AVAILABLE from the one contact who brought them to a show this year in California. NOTE that they are sensitive to humidity. 9.0 x 6.4 x 3.5cm
MD-47658 - Halite, Nahcolite - - Archived Searles Lake, San Bernardino Co., California, USA small cabinet, 9.1 x 6.2 x 4.1cm
Okay, halite is salt, but for one thing, it is just as legitimate a mineral as any other, even if you CAN eat it (not this though - it contains bacteria so don''''t lick it!). This batch of gorgeous halite specimens was mined recently in California, and they are REALLY distinctive. Look at the amazingly fine structure of the crystals and beautiful bright pink color! But more than that, they have this wonderful contrast with a uniquely new matrix covered with minute nahcolite . Bottom line: it is just a plain stunningly pretty mineral specimen from a recent find; I bought ALL OF THEM THAT WERE AVAILABLE from the one contact who brought them to a show this year in California. NOTE that they are sensitive to humidity. 9.1 x 6.2 x 4.1cm
MD-49219 - Halite, Nahcolite - - Archived Searles Lake, San Bernardino Co., California, USA cabinet, 11.6 x 9.8 x 5.6cm
Okay, halite is salt, but for one thing, it is just as legitimate a mineral as any other, even if you CAN eat it (not this though - it contains bacteria so don''t lick it!). This batch of gorgeous halite specimens was mined recently in California, and they are REALLY distinctive. Look at the amazingly fine structure of the crystals and beautiful bright pink color! But more than that, they have this wonderful contrast with a uniquely new matrix covered with minute nahcolite . Bottom line: it is just a plain stunningly pretty mineral specimen from a recent find. NOTE that they are sensitive to humidity. 11.6 x 9.8 x 5.6cm
MD-49343 - Halite, Nahcolite - - Archived Searles Lake, San Bernardino Co., California, USA small cabinet, 9.3 x 7.0 x 4.9cm
Okay, halite is salt, but for one thing, it is just as legitimate a mineral as any other, even if you CAN eat it (not this though - it contains bacteria so don''t lick it!). This batch of gorgeous halite specimens was mined recently in California, and they are REALLY distinctive. Look at the amazingly fine structure of the crystals and beautiful bright pink color! But more than that, they have this wonderful contrast with a uniquely new matrix covered with minute nahcolite . Bottom line: it is just a plain stunningly pretty mineral specimen from a recent find; I bought ALL OF THEM THAT WERE AVAILABLE from the one contact who brought them to a show this year in California. NOTE that they are sensitive to humidity. 9.3 x 7.0 x 4.9cm
MD-51411 - Halite, Nahcolite - - Archived Searles Lake, San Bernardino Co., California, USA small cabinet, 8.5 x 7 x 4.2 cm
Okay, halite is salt, but for one thing, it is just as legitimate a mineral as any other, even if you CAN eat it (not this though - it contains bacteria so don't lick it!). This batch of gorgeous halite specimens was mined recently in California, and they are REALLY distinctive. Look at the amazingly fine structure of the crystals and beautiful bright pink color! But more than that, they have this wonderful contrast with a uniquely new matrix covered with minute nahcolite. Bottom line: it is just a plain stunningly pretty mineral specimen from a recent find; I bought ALL OF THEM THAT WERE AVAILABLE from the one contact who brought them to a show last year in California (not Tucson ‘06 – this is from 2005). NOTE that they are sensitive to humidity. 8.5 x 7 x 4.2 cm
MD-52581 - Halite, Nahcolite - - Archived Searles Lake, San Bernardino Co., California, USA cabinet, 13.5 x 11.5 x 4.8cm
Okay, halite is salt, but for one thing, it is just as legitimate a mineral as any other, even if you CAN eat it (not this though - it contains bacteria so don''t lick it!). This batch of gorgeous halite specimens was mined recently in California, and they are REALLY distinctive. Look at the amazingly fine structure of the crystals and beautiful bright pink color! But more than that, they have this wonderful contrast with a uniquely new matrix covered with minute nahcolite . Bottom line: it is just a plain stunningly pretty mineral specimen from a recent find; I bought ALL OF THEM THAT WERE AVAILABLE from the one contact who brought them to a show this year in California. NOTE that they are sensitive to humidity. 13.5 x 11.5 x 4.8cm
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