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Barite var. Oakstone from Newhaven, Youlgreeve, Derbyshire, England

 
Barite var. Oakstone from Newhaven, Youlgreeve, Derbyshire, England

Barite var. Oakstone from Newhaven, Youlgreeve, Derbyshire, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Barite var. Oakstone from Newhaven, Youlgreeve, Derbyshire, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 58437
Mineral:Barite var. Oakstone
Locality:Newhaven, Youlgreeve, Derbyshire, England
Description:Chatoyant brown barite in a layered formation of concentric growths sawn and polished to highlight the internal growth patterns. The barite fluoresces white under SW UV illumination. These specimens are commonly labeled as Oakstone. Ex. W. Keller #699; ex. P. Freeman (UK)
Overall Size:26x23x5 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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