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Fluorite in Quartz from Judith Lynn Claim, Grant County, New Mexico

 
Fluorite in Quartz from Judith Lynn Claim, Grant County, New Mexico

Fluorite in Quartz from Judith Lynn Claim, Grant County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 18698
Mineral:Fluorite in Quartz
Locality:Judith Lynn Claim, Grant County, New Mexico
Description:Purple, octahedral crystals of translucent fluorite in spongy white quartz matrix. Years ago these were sold as from Catron County to deceive potential claim jumpers. The locality listed here is correct.
Overall Size:4x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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