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Silver and Barite from Molly Gibson Mine, Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado

 
Silver and Barite from Molly Gibson Mine, Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado

Silver and Barite from Molly Gibson Mine, Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 42318
Mineral:Silver and Barite
Locality:Molly Gibson Mine, Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado
Description:Wire crystals of native silver up to 6 mm long intergrown with bladed transparent colorless barite crystals. The silver has a dark tarnish that could be removed with cleaning. The specimen is mounted in an acrylic Perky-style display box for protection.
Overall Size:11x5x4 mm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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