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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. 14086
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Muscadroxiu Mine, Silius, Cagliari Province, Sardinia, Italy
Description:Elongated barite crystals up to 6 cm long on matrix with minor white calcite crystals up to 5 mm. The barite grades from medium yellow at the base up to deep amber at the termination. Fluoresces under UV illumination. No damage. With old H. Obodda label.
Overall Size:9x7x6 cm
Crystals:1-7 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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