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Barite var. Desert Rose from Garber Sandstone Formation, near Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma

 
Barite var. Desert Rose from Garber Sandstone Formation, near Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma

Barite var. Desert Rose from Garber Sandstone Formation, near Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma

DESCRIPTION:No. 49567
Mineral:Barite var. Desert Rose
Locality:Garber Sandstone Formation, near Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma
Description:Classic desert rose formation of flattened barite crystals with red sand inclusions. Even though the surfaces are included, they still show reflections from the underlying barite crystal faces.
Overall Size:8x5x5 cm
Crystals:10-32 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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