Cauliflower Shaped Howlite

Cauliflower Shaped Howlite from Sterling Borax Mine, Tick Canyon, Los Angeles County, California.

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Large white botryoidal Howlite nodule on massive white Howlite from the famous Tick Canyon find many years ago. This nodule has not been polished as many of the old specimens were. The botryoidal Howlite resembles cauliflower. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1963, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co..

Locality

Sterling Borax Mine, Tick Canyon, Los Angeles County, California.

Dimensions

11 x 9 x 5 cm.


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