Orange Halite

Orange Halite from Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Transparent Halite with color varying from orange to nearly colorless, plus minor white Sylvite in crevices. The surface looks melted because it was washed in water (water soluble). Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #50, originally acquired in 1937 from Porter Chemical Co..

Locality

Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico

Dimensions

3.5 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm.


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