Halite, Sylvite

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“Faden” halite and sylvite (modified crystals), 8.3 cm, from the Kerr McGee mine, Carlsbad Potash District, Eddy County, New Mexico; collected with Javier Valenzuela and Mike Younger. This was a small, one-time find that produced stalactitic groups with faden-like growth. Private collection; Philip Simmons and Erin Delventhal photo.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.3 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Self Collected Minerals page 337

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Mineral guide
Learn about Halite
sharp cubic crystals with hopper forms, from colorless ice to pinks and purples; prized for look, color variety, and brine-lake localities.
Regional guide
Halite from Kerr Mcgee Section 17 Mine
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