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Fluorite, Galena, Calcite, Murdochite, Brochantite, Quartz from Blanchard Claims, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

 
Fluorite, Galena, Calcite, Murdochite, Brochantite, Quartz from Blanchard Claims, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

Fluorite, Galena, Calcite, Murdochite, Brochantite, Quartz from Blanchard Claims, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 12372
Mineral:Fluorite, Galena, Calcite, Murdochite, Brochantite, Quartz
Locality:Blanchard Claims, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Translucent plate of complex fluorite crystals to 15 mm showing hexoctahedral form. There are many other minerals mixed in including galena to 15 mm, druzy quartz, green brochantite, white calcite. The galena has a micro coating, probably anglesite. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection
Overall Size:9x7x3 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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