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Hydromagnesite found 2002
- Sierra mine
- Gabbs
- Nye County
- Nevada
- U.S.A.
- 11.5 × 6.4 × 3.6 cm – Cabinet specimen (over 10 cm)
Hydromagnesite is a hydrous magnesium carbonate. Von Kobell (1835) named the mineral species for its composition.
This is an exceptional specimen of Nevada hydromagnesite. Hydromagnesite forms bladed crystals to 8 mm, arranged into radiating sprays to 16 mm across, covering a fracture surface. From the collection of E.R. Laskowski (1949-2020), a mining engineer who retired to Tucson, Arizona. Laskowski self-collected this specimen August 8, 2002.
Price: $150
Item code: MS1839
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