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Barite and Calcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

 
Barite and Calcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

Barite and Calcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

Barite and Calcite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 7324
Mineral:Barite and Calcite
Locality:Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Limonite-stained bladed barite crystals to 12 mm with rounded white calcite crystals to 2 mm on the edges. The barite crystals show a golden-yellow color on the rear where there is no limonite. Ex. R. Bates Collection #209
Overall Size:32x15x15 mm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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