Barite with Calcite
specimen number:
1041295
location:
Meikle Mine, Elko Co., Nevada, USA
description:
Wonderful display quality example from this Porton find in the late 1990s with Amber colored translucent to transparent glassy crystals of barite to 6.0 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm in size coming off in all directions from a crystallized calcite matrix. This shows well all around, is extremely three-dimensional, and is an outstanding condition. Measures 11.0 x 7.0 x 7.0 cm in size. Very classic material for this noted find. Shipping weight: 2.84 pounds. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.
Size: 11.0 x 7.0 x 7.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Lloyd Tate
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