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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 37298
Mineral:Barite on Calcite
Locality:Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada
Description:Translucent pale-gray bladed calcite crystals up to 15 mm partially overgrown with transparent golden barite crystals up to 40 mm. The barite crystals have glassy crystal faces with good internal clarity. One crystal edge on the rear is cleaved.
Overall Size:9x7x5 cm
Crystals:5-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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