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Fluorite on Quartz from Mex-Tex Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

 
Fluorite on Quartz from Mex-Tex Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 12212
Mineral:Fluorite on Quartz
Locality:Mex-Tex Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Two large (22 and 15 mm) translucent blue fluorite crystals on quartz crystal lined matrix. Good blue color. This specimen should not be exposed to sunlight of the color may fade.
Overall Size:8x5x5 cm
Crystals:15-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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