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Barite from Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota

 
Barite from Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota

Barite from Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 70091
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota
Description:Gemmy single crystal of golden-brown barite with no matrix attached. The barite fluoresces bright yellow under SW UV illumination. Collected ca. 1980
Overall Size:20x14x5 mm
Crystals:20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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