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Barite with Sand inclusions from Kharga Oasis, 300 km WNW of Aswan, Egypt

 
Barite with Sand inclusions from Kharga Oasis, 300 km WNW of Aswan, Egypt

Barite with Sand inclusions from Kharga Oasis, 300 km WNW of Aswan, Egypt

DESCRIPTION:No. 20337
Mineral:Barite with Sand inclusions
Locality:Kharga Oasis, 300 km WNW of Aswan, Egypt
Description:Classic desert-rose formation of barite crystals in rosette shape. The barite crystals have sand inclusions giving them an opaque, brown color. Has original from the U.S. National Museum (Smithsonian). Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970); Ex. Smithsonian No. 86580
Overall Size:7x6x4 cm
Crystals:3-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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