Tincalconite after Borax
specimen number:
3521254
location:
Boron, California, USA
description:
Sharp crystals of what were once borax to 1.0 cm in size now replaced by powdery white tincalconite across the top of this matrix. The piece is quite friable typical of these. In good condition and a classic example from this locality.
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