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Barite with sand inclusions (Desert Rose or Barite Rose formation) from Garber Sandstone Formation, near Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma

 
Barite with sand inclusions (Desert Rose or Barite Rose formation) from Garber Sandstone Formation, near Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma

Barite with sand inclusions (Desert Rose or Barite Rose formation) from Garber Sandstone Formation, near Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma

DESCRIPTION:No. 61974
Mineral:Barite with sand inclusions (Desert Rose or Barite Rose formation)
Locality:Garber Sandstone Formation, near Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma
Description:Desert Rose formation of bladed barite crystals with brown sand inclusions. The flower-shaped formation precipitated in a shallow sea that covered Oklahoma during the Permian period (250 million years ago). Also called a Barite Rose. Ex Jeff Weissman collection
Overall Size:7.5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:15-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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