Sylvite with Orange Halite
Sylvite with Orange Halite from Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description Transparent Halite with color varying from orange to nearly colorless, plus minor white Sylvite in crevices. The surface looks melted because it was washed in water (water soluble). Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #50, originally acquired in 1937 from Porter Chemical Co.
Locality Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico
Dimensions 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm.
Specimen Grade A
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