Tincalconite after Borax
specimen number:
2453834
location:
Boron, California, USA
description:
Extremely sharp bright white crystals of what were once Borax to 4.0 cm in size across the top of this matrix. At one time the Borax crystals were transparent, now replaced by opaque white tincalconite. This is in a sealed container to keep it out of the moist atmosphere for storage.
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