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Barrerite from Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska

 
Barrerite from Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska

Barrerite from Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska

DESCRIPTION:No. 24311
Mineral:Barrerite
Locality:Rocky Pass Area, Kuiu Island, Alaska
Description:Large grouping of barrerite crystals up to 4 cm long with minor quartz matrix on the base. Barrerite is a rare zeolite mineral that resembles stilbite, but has white color. This locality sets the worldwide standard for this rare mineral.
Overall Size:4.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:5-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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