19mcaa.r ((HANKSITE)), $10 MINIMUM BID, Searles Lake, Trona, California, 7.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 cm, Cabinet | |
A cluster of a large crystal and a smaller crystal of Hanksite, water soluble species, from Searles Lake. Hanksite is normally protected by wiping so mineral oil on the crystal once a year or keeping sealed in a zip lock bag after wiping with oil will keep for 20+ years without having to use the mineral oil again. The earthquake in the area has stopped the annual field trip to collect specimens this year. |