Barite
specimen number:
8811373
location:
Congreso-Leon mine, San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Neat example for the species from this famous Mexican locality with thin bladed colorless mostly gemmy crystals of barite to 3.3 cm in size across the top of this matrix. In good condition with just slight micro-damage present. Collected from the fourth level of the mine in 1971 by Benny Fenn. Brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.
Size: 9.0 x 6.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Bill and Diana Dameron
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