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Malachite on Barite from Cheshire Barite Mine, Jinny Hill Road, Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut

 
Malachite on Barite from Cheshire Barite Mine, Jinny Hill Road, Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 11063
Mineral:Malachite on Barite
Locality:Cheshire Barite Mine, Jinny Hill Road, Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Barite crystal matrix with white crystals to 2 cm on edge. Between the barite crystals is druzy quartz with green malachite balls to 3 mm. A good large specimen from this old locality, long closed to collectors. Ex. J. Weigand collection
Overall Size:14x9x5 cm
Crystals:3-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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