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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 16388
Mineral:Fluorite and Galena
Locality:Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Old specimen of transparent blue fluorite crystals up to 10 mm with cubic galena crystals up to 10 mm. The galena crystals have a thin overgrowth of sparkling cerussite/anglesite micro crystals. Good blue color for the fluorite.
Overall Size:5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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