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Halite from 1700' level, 10th Ore Zone, PCA Mine, Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico

 
Halite from 1700' level, 10th Ore Zone, PCA Mine, Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 19101
Mineral:Halite
Locality:1700' level, 10th Ore Zone, PCA Mine, Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico
Description:Beautiful specimen of translucent halite with color varying from intense blue to nearly colorless. Note with the specimen states that the color is due to atomic lattice defects, not due to inclusions or impurities.
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:2-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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