Halite
Posted by: Raymond McDougall on 03.05.2025 | Filed under:

Halite

Specimen # 200646
Mineral: Halite
Location: Kerr McGee Mine, Carlsbad Potash Mining District, Eddy Co., New Mexico, USA
Size: 1.4 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm

Description

A gorgeous blue cubic crystal of halite from the Carlsbad District of New Mexico. This crystal is sharp, lustrous and has a deep blue outer zone all around the crystal. From the Pete Richards Collection, #5478.

Please Note: the colour representation in the still photographs has been carefully calibrated and adjusted to show an accurate rendition of this specimen in daylight (shade). The colours in the video are not similarly adjusted.