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Fluorite and Galena on Quartz from Blanchard Mine, Glory Hole, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

 
Fluorite and Galena on Quartz from Blanchard Mine, Glory Hole, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

Fluorite and Galena on Quartz from Blanchard Mine, Glory Hole, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

Fluorite and Galena on Quartz from Blanchard Mine, Glory Hole, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 80629
Mineral:Fluorite and Galena on Quartz
Locality:Blanchard Mine, Glory Hole, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Transparent blue cubic fluorite crystals to 16 mm with gray-metallic galena crystals to 5 mm on colorless quartz. This fluorite crystals have satin luster and were protected from exposure to sun and UV to prevent fading and resulting in rich blue color. Ex. Miller #M2821
Overall Size:9x6.5x4.5 cm
Crystals:1-16 mm
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