AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Barite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 39075 |
Mineral: | Barite |
Locality: | Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey |
Description: | Rare specimen of barite from the Snake Hill quarry better known for magnetite and zeolites. The barite is opaque white with pink surface coating in areas. The barite is a compact mass of bladed crystals. with lustrous edge faces on one end. Ex. Ralph Dames |
Overall Size: | 7x4x4 cm |
Crystals: | 2-6 cm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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