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Barite over Calcite from Shirley Basin, Carbon County, Wyoming

 
Barite over Calcite from Shirley Basin, Carbon County, Wyoming

Barite over Calcite from Shirley Basin, Carbon County, Wyoming

DESCRIPTION:No. 59207
Mineral:Barite over Calcite
Locality:Shirley Basin, Carbon County, Wyoming
Description:Lustrous transparent blue bladed barite crystals with beveled crystal edges on colorless calcite. Two of the barite crystals contacted the opposing cavity wall resulting in textured edges. Ex. Scott J. Williams (1924-1997); ex. Robert Walstrom
Overall Size:4x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:2-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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