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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 65713
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Blanchard Mine, Hansonburg District, 8.5 km south of Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Transparent blue cubic fluorite crystals on limonite-stained quartz. The fluorite crystals have microscopic crystallization patterns on the faces giving them a satin-like luster. Ex. D. Miller collection #M261
Overall Size:31x28x20 mm
Crystals:3-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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