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Barite with Marcasite inclusions from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

 
Barite with Marcasite inclusions from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite with Marcasite inclusions from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 82791
Mineral:Barite with Marcasite inclusions
Locality:Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada
Description:Lustrous transparent golden-yellow barite crystals to 13 mm with areas of microscopic gray marcasite inclusions that give the barite crystals a pale-gray color. The barite crystals are tabular rhombohedral form. Ex. Miller collection T1748
Overall Size:17x15x14 mm
Crystals:micro to 13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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