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Barite from Rosh Pinah Mine, Lüderitz District, Karas Region, Namibia

 
Barite from Rosh Pinah Mine, Lüderitz District, Karas Region, Namibia

Barite from Rosh Pinah Mine, Lüderitz District, Karas Region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 63835
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Rosh Pinah Mine, Lüderitz District, Karas Region, Namibia
Description:Sparkling cluster of lustrous transparent-to-translucent platy yellow barite crystals. When viewing the barite crystals under high magnification many microscopic inclusions are visible, probably galena.
Overall Size:4x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:4-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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