Up for bid is rare specimen of Halite (Sodium Chloride) on Sagebrush from the Salton Sea area in California. It fluoresce bright Orange under Shortwave and Midwave UV Light. Halite from the Salton Sea typically does not fluoresce, but many years ago there was a hydrothermal well that blew out in the Salton Sea area. This brought up salt water from the depths that had the right impurities to cause fluorescence. When this water evaporated it produced these rare fluorescent Halite crystals. Occasionally the crystals formed on sagebrush branches that were immersed in this mineral rich water. You can clearly see the sagebrush branch in this specimen. The area where these crystals formed has been bulldozed over long ago so no more of this material can be found. This is from an old mineral collection.

Please note that Halite is sensitive to moisture. I live in southern California (yes it rains here over the winter) and have had zero problems with these specimens even after 15+ years in storage. If you live in a very humid climate you might want to store this in an air tight container. The most important thing is to NOT store Halite in paper or cardboard. These materials will absorb moisture from the air and dissolve the Halite.

• Description: Halite (FL Orange, SW, MW)
• Location: Salton Sea, , Imperial County, CA, USA
• Size: 4.5" x 4" x 2.75"
• Weight: 34 oz

Contact me if you have any questions. Be sure to check out my eBay store: Jim's Obscure Stuff for more fluorescent minerals and other unusual items.

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