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Barite with Sand Inclusions (Barite Rose) from Rockenberg, 3 km east of Butzbach, Hesse, Germany

 
Barite with Sand Inclusions (Barite Rose) from Rockenberg, 3 km east of Butzbach, Hesse, Germany

Barite with Sand Inclusions (Barite Rose) from Rockenberg, 3 km east of Butzbach, Hesse, Germany

DESCRIPTION:No. 60395
Mineral:Barite with Sand Inclusions (Barite Rose)
Locality:Rockenberg, 3 km east of Butzbach, Hesse, Germany
Description:Rose-shaped formation of bladed barite crystals with sand inclusions fully crystallized all around. A few of the crystal edges are broken and they reveal the barite core with cleavage faces that reflect light simultaneously. Ex. W. Keller #6147
Overall Size:6x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:15-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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