Barite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
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Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 77870
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| Mineral: | Barite
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| Locality: | Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico |
| Description: | Lustrous translucent brown bladed barite crystals on brown limonite gossan. The barite crystals fluoresce white under longwave and shortwave UV illumination. Barite is uncommon at this locality and highly sought by collectors. Collected ca. 1970 |
| Overall Size: | 3.5x2.5x2.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-16 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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