Stewart Mine, Tourmaline Queen Mountain, Pala, San Diego Co., California

Type Location

3.5 x 2.8 x 2 cm

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Ex. John Melhase - pre 1938, Ex. California Academy of Sciences, Ex. Steve Pullman

LiMn²⁺PO₄

A nodule with orange colored Hureaulite in the interior with a rind of dark brown colored Sicklerite. In places on the surface, there are patches of with submetallic luster. This is a very rare phosphate from the type location from the 1930s or earlier (John Melhase passed in 1938). Note: Stewarite and Salmoniste may also be present.

Condition: Composed of massive material.

Flaws: Essentially massive material.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From California and Nevada | Phosphates | Rare Minerals | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars