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Fluorite from Galena King Mine, Tijeras Canyon District, Manzano Mountains, Bernalillo County, New Mexico

 
Fluorite from Galena King Mine, Tijeras Canyon District, Manzano Mountains, Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Fluorite from Galena King Mine, Tijeras Canyon District, Manzano Mountains, Bernalillo County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 30947
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Galena King Mine, Tijeras Canyon District, Manzano Mountains, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Description:Cluster of octahedral blue-gray fluorite crystals up to 11 with scattered black microcrystals, possibly sphalerite. The fluorite shows unusual scepter-like formation of larger caps on smaller bases.
Overall Size:6x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:.5-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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