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Barite from Muscadroxiu Mine, Silius, Cagliari Province, Sardinia, Italy

 
Barite from Muscadroxiu Mine, Silius, Cagliari Province, Sardinia, Italy

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Barite from Muscadroxiu Mine, Silius, Cagliari Province, Sardinia, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 14075
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Muscadroxiu Mine, Silius, Cagliari Province, Sardinia, Italy
Description:Elongated barite crystals with no matrix. The barite grades from pale yellow throughout most of the length to deep amber at the termination. Fluoresces and phosphoresces under UV illumination.
Overall Size:5x4x4 cm
Crystals:1-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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