Blue Halite
Collection
John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description
Beautiful specimen of Halite with color varying from intense
blue to nearly colorless. The color is due to atomic lattice defects,
not due to inclusions or impurities. The surface looks melted because it
was washed in water (water soluble).
Locality
1700' level, 10th Ore Zone, PCA Mine, Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico
Dimensions
13 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm.
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