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Barite on Sphalerite from Les Malines District, Saint-Laurent-le-Minier, Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

 
Barite on Sphalerite from Les Malines District, Saint-Laurent-le-Minier, Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Barite on Sphalerite from Les Malines District, Saint-Laurent-le-Minier, Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

DESCRIPTION:No. 23547
Mineral:Barite on Sphalerite
Locality:Les Malines District, Saint-Laurent-le-Minier, Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Description:Pristine specimen of bladed, white barite crystals up to 15 mm on matrix coated with sparkling 1-2 mm translucent, red-brown sphalerite crystals. The contrast of the white barite against the sparkling sphalerite is very showy. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #M670
Overall Size:14x9x5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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