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Barite with Calcite overgrowth from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

 
Barite with Calcite overgrowth from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite with Calcite overgrowth from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite with Calcite overgrowth from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite with Calcite overgrowth from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite with Calcite overgrowth from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 51426
Mineral:Barite with Calcite overgrowth
Locality:Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada
Description:Sparkling cluster of lustrous transparent yellow barite crystals to 15 mm with transparent gray calcite microcrystals included in the barite, and selectively coating the outer faces of the barite. The barite crystals are tabular rhombohedral form.
Overall Size:13x11x6 cm
Crystals:0.1-15.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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