Halite, Sylvite, Kerr McGee Mine, Carlsbad Potash Dist., Eddy Co., New Mexico, USA
Size: 5.5x3.0x3.5cm
Species: Halite, Sylvite
Locality: Kerr McGee Mine, Carlsbad Potash Dist., Eddy Co., New Mexico, USA
Description: These blue halite specimens were collected by Phil Simmons and others between 2007 and 2012 at the Kerr McGee Mine in New Mexico and is the best find of blue halite in the US and perhaps internationally as well. This particular specimen consists of a cluster of translucent, electric blue halites on a contrasting sylvite matrix. Lustrous, textured faces and sharp corners.
ID: 26163
Size: 5.5x3.0x3.5cm
Species: Halite, Sylvite
Locality: Kerr McGee Mine, Carlsbad Potash Dist., Eddy Co., New Mexico, USA
Description: These blue halite specimens were collected by Phil Simmons and others between 2007 and 2012 at the Kerr McGee Mine in New Mexico and is the best find of blue halite in the US and perhaps internationally as well. This particular specimen consists of a cluster of translucent, electric blue halites on a contrasting sylvite matrix. Lustrous, textured faces and sharp corners.
ID: 26163