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Barite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

 
Barite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

Barite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

DESCRIPTION:No. 49358
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
Description:Spherical formation of transparent yellow-white barite crystals on limestone coated with sparkling quartz microcrystals. When viewed under magnification the barite crystals can be seen as lustrous bladed crystals in rounded aggregates to 3 mm across. Ex. M. Lewadny collection
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:0.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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