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Fluorite with Calcite from Blanchard Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

 
Fluorite with Calcite from Blanchard Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

Fluorite with Calcite from Blanchard Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 54184
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Blanchard Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Two cubic dark-blue fluorite crystals to 15 mm with partial coated of colorless translucent-to-transparent calcite crystals to 2 mm. This specimen was recently collected and was protected from exposure to sun and UV to prevent fading. Collected in January 2012
Overall Size:3x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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