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Barite with Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

 
Barite with Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite with Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite with Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite with Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite with Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite with Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite with Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Barite with Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Barite with Calcite from Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 79382
Mineral:Barite with Calcite
Locality:Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada
Description:Lustrous transparent golden-yellow barite crystals to 19 mm in a rounded formation with lustrous transparent gray calcite crystals covering the rear. The barite crystals are tabular rhombic form with beveled corner faces. Ex. Richard Holmes collection #BAR-2, originally acquired from Geoprime
Overall Size:8x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:1-19 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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