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Fluorite over Quartz and Galena from Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

 
Fluorite over Quartz and Galena from Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

Fluorite over Quartz and Galena from Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

Fluorite over Quartz and Galena from Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 64309
Mineral:Fluorite over Quartz and Galena
Locality:Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Transparent cubic fluorite crystals to 12 mm over limonite-stained quartz crystals to 4 mm with gray-metallic galena embedded on the bottom. The fluorite crystals are blue, with a deep-purple outer zone, and have a satin-like luster.
Overall Size:6x4.5x2 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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