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Barite with Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

 
Barite with Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite with Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 32360
Mineral:Barite with Calcite
Locality:Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada
Description:Large plate of golden barite crystals up to 4.5 cm intergrown with colorless calcite crystals up to 1 cm. The barite crystals are highly transparent with glassy crystal faces. I have scrutinized this complex specimen and cannot find any imperfections. Ex. M. Jensen (author of: The Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada in Mineralogical Record vol.30,#3)
Overall Size:17x11x7 cm
Crystals:.5-4.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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