TunelliteJenifer Mine, Baker Mine, Kramer Borate deposit, Boron, Kramer District, Kern Co., California, USA
Photo: luigi chiappino The Jenifer Mine is an old defunct underground workings about a mile from the main Baker Mine on the grounds of the U.S. Borax Mine.
Note: American Mineralogist uses the spelling "Jenifer Mine" in their published articles.
References
Erd, R.C., V. Morgan & J.R. Clark (1961), Tunellite, a new hydrous strontium borate from the Kramer borate district, California: USGS PP 424-C, article No. 255: C294-C297.
Clark, Joan R. (1963), Boron-oxygen polyion in the crystal structure of tunellite: Science: 141: 1178.
Clark, Joan R. (1964), The crystal structure of tunellite, SrB6O9(OH)2-3H2O: American Mineralogist: 49: 1549-1568.
Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 227-228, 375.
Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 255.
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