Datolite

Specimen ID: TEW-GF9

Mineral(s)
Datolite : CaB(SiO4)(OH)
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
54mm x 51mm x 19mm
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A sliced and polished half of a flawless, medium sized datolite nodule from the Michigan Mine in Ontonagon County, showing a pink hue with red inclusions sparingly to one side. Due to its striking similarity to other specimens, I highly suspect it is from the 1980s underground finds of Bob Barron. While he collected numerous flawless datolites from a few different spots underground, the majority were found in a single pillar separating the 2nd and 3rd levels. In any case, the subdued pink colors, red inclusions, and bubbly white exterior are characteristic of the fruits of this remarkable find.
Yalmer F Primeau - 17th August 2021
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