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

First Recorded Location

4.1 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm
1.6 x 1.1 x 1 in

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

Mn₉Fe₂(PO₄)₈.14H₂O(?)

The Salmonsite is the lighter colored material intermixed with orangish colored Hureaulite. Salmonsite is now a discredited species.

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 | Fluorescents | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars