Datolite
at-auction- Locality
- Russian River, north of Cloverdale, Mendocino Co., California, USA
- Minerals
- Datolite
- Dimensions
- 10 x 7 x 3.5 cm
- Size class
- Cabinet
- SID
- ST171
Glassy white Datolite crystals occur in various vugs in a seam of solid Datolite. Found by a friend while prospecting in this area known for Jadeite and Rosenhahnite crystals. These were found in a single boulder that was excavated during construction work on Highway 101. This boulder produced what are considered Californias's best Datolite. Individual crystals on this specimen reach 1.2cm in size and a translucent to transparent. Superb piece for a California suite of minerals.