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Crestmoreite

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System:MonoclinicLustre:Vitreous
Hardness:3
Name:Named after its locality.
A Mixture Of:Ellestadite, Tobermorite


Originally reported from Crestmore quarries, Crestmore, Riverside Co., California, USA.

Classification of Crestmoreite

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Physical Properties of Crestmoreite

Lustre:Vitreous
Hardness (Mohs):3

Crystallography of Crestmoreite

Crystal System:Monoclinic

Other Names for Crestmoreite

Other Languages:
German:Crestmoreit
Spanish:Crestmoreita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Crestmoreite

Reference List:

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Taylor, H.F.W. (1953), Crestmoreite and riversideite Min. Mag.: 30: 155-165.

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  • Localities for Crestmoreite

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    • California
      • Riverside Co.
        • Crestmore
          • Crestmore quarries
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    Woodford, A.O., Crippen, R.A., and Garner, K.B. (1941) Section Across Commercial Quarry, Crestmore, California. American Mineralogist: 26: 352-381.
    Woodford, A.O., Crippen, R.A., and Garner, K.B. (1941) Section Across Commercial Quarry, Crestmorre, California. American Mineralogist: 26: 352-381.
    Woodford, A.O., Crippen, R.A., and Garner, K.B. (1941) Section Across Commercial Quarry, Crestmore, California. American Mineralogist: 26: 352-381.
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