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Barite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Barite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Barite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Barite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 39720
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Thin bladed barite crystals with remnants of brown gossan matrix on the bottom. The barite crystals have a pale yellow-green color and fluoresce white under UVC illumination. Ex. Royal Gould collection
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:10-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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