AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from England > Barite var. Oakstone |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 42400 |
Mineral: | Barite var. Oakstone |
Locality: | Derbyshire, England |
Description: | Portion of a layered formation of radiating brown barite crystals with one face polished to show the crystallization patterns. This type of barite is known as oakstone because it's color and patterns resemble English oak. Ex. Col. G.T.C. Williams |
Overall Size: | 5x3.5x2 cm |
Crystals: | |
Archived: | For reference only |
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