Leonite included with Blue Halite (rare material)

U. S. Potash Co. Mine, Carlsbad Potash District, Eddy County, New Mexico
Miniature, 4.7 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm
Start Time: 08/02/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/09/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Everybody is familiar with the gorgeous blue Halites that have recently come out of the Carlsbad District in New Mexico, but this piece is something much rarer in my mind. A good friend in New Mexico actually held this one back for me as he knew I would love it when I saw it. The specimen consists of massive white / colorless Leonite and minor Sylvite which is intensely colored by blue Halite inclusions. I've only seen a handful of these specimens in the past few years, and if you collect sulfates or halides or even minerals of the United States, don't miss out on this one as I'm told there are no more coming out.

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