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Fluorite from Blanchard Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

 
Fluorite from Blanchard Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

Fluorite from Blanchard Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 25196
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Blanchard Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Translucent blue crystals of fluorite on matrix with minor galena in areas. This specimen was collected over 20 years ago and has good blue color. Bottom is sawn flat to reduce excess matrix without damage to the fluorite.
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:2-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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