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Barite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Barite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 33457
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Fan-shaped formations of lustrous barite crystals fully crystallized front and rear. The barite color is white and the crystal habit is wedge-shaped points. All crystals complete and undamaged.
Overall Size:5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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