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Barite with Kaolinite inclusions from Book Cliffs, north of Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado

 
Barite with Kaolinite inclusions from Book Cliffs, north of Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado

Barite with Kaolinite inclusions from Book Cliffs, north of Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado

Barite with Kaolinite inclusions from Book Cliffs, north of Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 82231
Mineral:Barite with Kaolinite inclusions
Locality:Book Cliffs, north of Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado
Description:Lustrous transparent colorless barite crystal with cloud-like white kaolinite inclusions on one face. The barite crystal is water-clear making the inclusions easily visible through the barite. The inclusions caused internal stress cleavage. Ex. Miller collection T3512
Overall Size:28x9x7 mm
Crystals:28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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