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Barite with Calcite from Minerva Mine #1, Sub-Rosiclare Level, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Barite with Calcite from Minerva Mine #1, Sub-Rosiclare Level, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 22405
Mineral:Barite with Calcite
Locality:Minerva Mine #1, Sub-Rosiclare Level, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Glassy crystals of bluish barite up to 14 mm with 1-2 mm colorless calcite crystals grown on selective surfaces. The barite crystals are stacked one on top another in an unusual formation.
Overall Size:32x20x20 mm
Crystals:1-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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