Howlite

Lang Mine (Borax Mine) Tick Canyon, Los Angeles County, California
Small Cabinet, 6.2 x 3.7 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 06/30/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/07/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Howlite is an uncommon calcium boro silicate, which is well known from Tick Canyon in Los Angeles County. The piece typically form as massive nodules, but look beautiful when polished. This piece features a nodule which has been polished to show the stark white color. Classic material! From and old East Coast collection, and comes with a great old label from noted New York mineral dealer, Hugh Ford.

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