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Fluorite from Spar Hill, Burro Mountains, Grant County, New Mexico

 
Fluorite from Spar Hill, Burro Mountains, Grant County, New Mexico

Fluorite from Spar Hill, Burro Mountains, Grant County, New Mexico

Fluorite from Spar Hill, Burro Mountains, Grant County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 9799
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Spar Hill, Burro Mountains, Grant County, New Mexico
Description:Two generations of translucent fluorite. The first generation is deep purple, followed by epitaxial overgrowth of translucent greenish fluorite. A crystal section exposed on the edge shows several alternating generations of fluorite.
Overall Size:8x5x2 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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