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Barite from Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota

 
Barite from Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Barite from Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota

DESCRIPTION:No. 12811
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota
Description:Exquisite single crystal of golden transparent barite 18 mm long perched on barite crystal matrix. The back side has been sawn. The barite crystal has a steep chisel-shaped termination. Fluoresces and phosphoresces under UV illumination. Undamaged. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection #332
Overall Size:22x22x28 mm
Crystals:18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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