AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from China > Barite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 59635 |
Mineral: | Barite |
Locality: | Ganzhou, Jinagxi, China |
Description: | Superb water-clear wedge-shaped barite crystals covering one face of tan-colored matrix. The barite crystals formed over botryoidal black oxide mineral (psilomelane?) which are also included inside the barite crystals. Must see in person to appreciate. |
Overall Size: | 12x8x5 cm |
Crystals: | 5-18 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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