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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 17622
Mineral:Galena on Fluorite
Locality:Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Translucent blue fluorite crystals up to 10 mm with gray galena crystals up to 10 mm. The galena crystals have a drusy coating of cerussite/anglesite, the result of galena alteration. Excellent crystallization.
Overall Size:5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:3-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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