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Barite from Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Barite from Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Barite from Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Barite from Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 43126
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Pristine cluster of lustrous white barite crystals with chisel-shaped terminations. The barite varies from opaque to translucent, with a few almost translucent. A fine specimen from the old Illinois fluorite mines, closed in 1993. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #1891
Overall Size:6.5x4.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:4-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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