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Tunellite (type locality)
Tunellite (type locality) Tunellite (type locality)
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Tunellite (type locality) (Ref: UTR21-072)

Extension 5, U.S. Borax Mine, Boron, Kern Co., California, USA
70mm x 60mm x 40mm
minID: K8T-3JE
$2400
This is a Tunellite (type locality) from Extension 5, U.S. Borax Mine, Boron, Kern Co., California, USA. Tunellite is a rare strontium borate hydrate found as a secondary mineral in borate deposits and this is a large and extremely significant piece for the species!
Data last checked on 29th Apr 2025 - specimen may no longer be available

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$2250
30mm x 30mm x 20mm
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Wulfenite with Mimetite
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$2400
100mm x 90mm x 30mm
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Fluorite on Sphalerite on Baryte
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$2400
170mm x 110mm x 40mm
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$2400
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