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Fluorite from Gila District, Grant County, New Mexico

 
Fluorite from Gila District, Grant County, New Mexico

Fluorite from Gila District, Grant County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 42363
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Gila District, Grant County, New Mexico
Description:Multi-colored octahedral fluorite crystals with translucent green base layer overgrown with translucent purple, capped with late-growth colorless fluorite on the corners of the octahedrons. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #6995; acquired in 1987 from NM Bureau of Mines
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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