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Barite on Calcite from Elk Creek, Badlands, South Dakota

 
Barite on Calcite from Elk Creek, Badlands, South Dakota

DESCRIPTION:No. 11470
Mineral:Barite on Calcite
Locality:Elk Creek, Badlands, South Dakota
Description:Yellow transparent crystal of barite 2 cm long perched nicely on yellow calcite crystal matrix. From the famous Bement collection. Includes copy of the original Bement catalog card indicating it was purchased from Cahn in 1897 and old H. Obodda label. Ex. Bement collection #16053
Overall Size:4x3x3 cm
Crystals:2 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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