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Barite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania

 
Barite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania

Barite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania

DESCRIPTION:No. 43404
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania
Description:Elongated plate completely covered with transparent bladed barite crystals with color varying from yellow to bluish-gray. The barite crystals are tabular (flattened) rhombohedral form and have internal phantom growth patterns. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #1936; originally acquired in 1978
Overall Size:14x7x6 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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