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Barite from Indian Head Rock, Deerlodge National Forest, 3.8 km west of Basin, Jefferson County, Montana

 
Barite from Indian Head Rock, Deerlodge National Forest, 3.8 km west of Basin, Jefferson County, Montana

Barite from Indian Head Rock, Deerlodge National Forest, 3.8 km west of Basin, Jefferson County, Montana

DESCRIPTION:No. 38940
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Indian Head Rock, Deerlodge National Forest, 3.8 km west of Basin, Jefferson County, Montana
Description:Blocky crystals of translucent golden barite with satin surface luster. Select faces, oriented in the same direction, have a lighter coloration due to subsurface inclusions. The barite crystals are rhombic form with excellent translucency.
Overall Size:9x5x3 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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