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Barite from Niobec Mine, St. Honore, Québec, Canada

 
Barite from Niobec Mine, St. Honore, Québec, Canada

Barite from Niobec Mine, St. Honore, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 36138
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Niobec Mine, St. Honore, Québec, Canada
Description:Large single wedge-shaped barite crystal with small rhombohedral calcite microcrystals on the termination. The barite is translucent white, but has brown limonite staining on the surfaces. A good large crystal with only a small bruise on one corner.
Overall Size:9x6x4.5 cm
Crystals:9 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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