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Huge 13.6" Pink Halite Crystal Plate - Trona, California
This is an exceptionally nice, and very large plate of attractive pink Halite crystals from Trona, California.
About Trona Halite
Halite crystals from Trona, California are prized for their striking cubic formations and delicate pastel colors. Formed in the arid environment of Searles Lake, these crystals develop as brine-rich waters evaporate, leaving behind layers of salt and other evaporite minerals. The halite here often exhibits a translucent to transparent quality with hues ranging from soft pink and lavender to pale orange, depending on mineral impurities and lighting conditions. Some specimens display a skeletal or "hopper" crystal growth, where the edges of the cubes grow faster than the centers, creating intricate, hollowed patterns. Due to their solubility in water, Trona halite crystals must be carefully stored to preserve their natural beauty. These ephemeral, geometric wonders are a favorite among mineral collectors for their unique desert origin and delicate charm.
Halite crystals from Trona, California are prized for their striking cubic formations and delicate pastel colors. Formed in the arid environment of Searles Lake, these crystals develop as brine-rich waters evaporate, leaving behind layers of salt and other evaporite minerals. The halite here often exhibits a translucent to transparent quality with hues ranging from soft pink and lavender to pale orange, depending on mineral impurities and lighting conditions. Some specimens display a skeletal or "hopper" crystal growth, where the edges of the cubes grow faster than the centers, creating intricate, hollowed patterns. Due to their solubility in water, Trona halite crystals must be carefully stored to preserve their natural beauty. These ephemeral, geometric wonders are a favorite among mineral collectors for their unique desert origin and delicate charm.
