Barite with Quartz, Pyrite, Marcasite
specimen number:
5003749
location:
Bou Nahas mine, Oumjrane, Er Rachida, Meknes-Tafilalet, Morocco
description:
Lustrous bladed crystals of barite very nice across the top of this crystallized quartz matrix with marcasite. Pyrite present as well. In great condition. The bottom of the quartz grouping shows sharp casts after a now gone rhombohedral species. This is shown in the video. Collected in 2017.
Size: 15.5 x 13.0 x 5.0 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Fabre Minerals
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