Uniquely New Mexican, this curated set of "thumbnail" specimens includes 9 of the classic, highly prized minerals that New Mexico is known for. Each specimen is mounted inside a square (1 1/4" wide x 1 3/8" tall) Perky box. This makes a fabulous gift available only at Taos Rockers.
This collection includes:
Albite on Orthoclase – Organ Mountains, Dona Ana County
Fluorite (cleaved octahedron) – Blanchard mine, Socorro County
Linarite on Galena - Blanchard mine, Socorro County
Native Copper – Chino mine, Grant County
Native Silver – Alhambra mine, Grant County
Quartz var Amethyst – Mule Creek area, Catron County
Quartz var Smoky – Sierra Blanca, Lincoln County
Smithsonite – Kelly mine, Socorro County
Staurolite with Garnet – Hondo Canyon, Taos County