Blue Halite
Blue Halite from 1700' level, 10th Ore Zone, PCA Mine, Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico
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.
Specimen Grade C
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