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MD-203904
Laumontite
Pine Creek Mine, Mount Morgan, Bishop, Tungsten Hills, Tungsten Hills District (Bishop District), Inyo Co., California, USA
Cabinet, 9.5 x 1.0 x 0.6 cm
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Laumontite is a zeolite mineral, Hydrated Calcium Aluminum Silicate. This specimen is from a small batch of rare California laumontites that came out of the Don Belsher collection about 6 years ago. It has creamy-yellow color and actually a bit of luster to it. The crystal is terminated on one end. Usually this stuff disintegrates over time but these seem remarkably stable, and I am sure the piece has been lightly coated with a shellac to ensure it stays that way.