FindingRocks.com - 2" Deep Blue Halite Specimen, Intrepid Potash Mine, Eddy Co., New Mexico

2" Deep Blue Halite Specimen, Intrepid Potash Mine, Eddy Co., New Mexico

This specimen is not for sale, and was archived from an external source for the purpose of preserving and sharing its geologic, geographic, and collector value.

Description: Blue halite (NaCl) is blue because it forms in the presence of sylvite (KCl). It weighs 66.35 grams. It has spectacular color and internal structures. Eddy County / Carlsbad are renowned as the source of the best and brightest blue halite found in the world.
Winning Bid: USD $88 - 2 bids (Year Sold: 2021 )

Found near: New Mexico, United States
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