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Barite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

 
Barite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 42886
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico
Description:Translucent brown bladed barite crystals on remnants of brown limonite gossan matrix. The barite crystals fluoresce under UV illumination.
Overall Size:3x2.5x1.2 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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