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Barite on Calcite from Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England

 
Barite on Calcite from Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England

Barite on Calcite from Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England

Barite on Calcite from Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England

Barite on Calcite from Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Barite on Calcite from Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 63572
Mineral:Barite on Calcite
Locality:Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England
Description:Lustrous translucent white-gray prismatic barite crystals in a radiating aggregate 27 mm across on translucent green-yellow calcite. The barite crystals fluoresce white under SW UV illumination. Ex. Mort Metersky collection; acquired from P. Freeman
Overall Size:4x4x3 cm
Crystals:15-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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