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Barite and Calcite from Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota

 
Barite and Calcite from Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota

Barite and Calcite from Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota

Barite and Calcite from Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Barite and Calcite from Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota

DESCRIPTION:No. 56007
Mineral:Barite and Calcite
Locality:Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota
Description:Lustrous transparent golden-brown prismatic barite crystals to 28 mm on one edge of translucent yellow calcite crystals to 8 mm. Both species fluoresce under UV illumination. The rear of the barite termination has a small chip on the face.
Overall Size:5.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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