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Barite on Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

 
Barite on Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite on Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite on Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite on Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 36755
Mineral:Barite on Calcite
Locality:Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada
Description:Glassy transparent golden barite crystals to 30 mm overgrown on a knob of translucent greenish-gray bladed calcite crystals to 15 mm. The many barite crystals intersecting at all angles, with lustrous surfaces, makes this specimen an eye-catcher.
Overall Size:7x5x5 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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