Marin Mineral
Lawsonite
December 6, 2022  ·  24 specimens

Old specimens of Lawsonite from the Type locality in Marin Co., California.  Lawsonite is a rare sorosilicate mineral and occurs here as blue to white crystals in a green Glaucophane schist, sometimes with small garnets or Pyrite. These were all collected back in 1968 by the late Chuck Trantham. This locality is covered by homes now and no more will likely be found (I've been there and looked!).

LP327 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Small Cabinet - 7.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP300 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.2 x 1 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP301 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 1.1 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white interlocking crystals of rare Lawsonite. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP302 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Thumbnail - 2.4 x 1.4 x 1.1 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite with Glaucophane schist. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP303 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP305 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Miniature - 3.5 x 2 x 1.8 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP306 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.5 x 1 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP308 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Small Cabinet - 7.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. A vein of solid Lawsonite runs through the center. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP309 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Small Cabinet - 6 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP310 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Miniature - 4.8 x 2.8 x 1.2 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP311 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Miniature - 4.8 x 3 x 2 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP312 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Small Cabinet - 6.3 x 2.5 x 2 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP314 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Small Cabinet - 7.3 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP315 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP317 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP318 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.5 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP319 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Cabinet - 10.5 x 4.5 x 2 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP320 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP321 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Small Cabinet - 6.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP322 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.8 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite - this is almost solid Lawsonite! Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP323 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Small Cabinet - 6.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP325 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Small Cabinet - 7 x 4 x 1.5 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP326 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Small Cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3 cm



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Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


LP328 - Lawsonite  sold

Reed Station, Tiburon, Marin Co., California, USA
Small Cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3 cm



(click on an image to enlarge)

Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite Lawsonite

Blue to white crystals of rare Lawsonite in a Glaucophane schist matrix. Old specimen from the Type locality for the species, collected by Chuck Trantham back in 1968. Rare stuff! Ex. Chuck Trantham.


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