This mineral is named after Kern County, California, where it was first discovered in 1927. It occurs in sedimentary borate deposits and is associated with other borate minerals: borax and ulexite.
Minerals
This mineral is named after Kern County, California, where it was first discovered in 1927. It occurs in sedimentary borate deposits and is associated with other borate minerals: borax and ulexite.
Mineral Photos courtesy of R.Weller/Cochise College