Benstonite with Calcite
specimen number:
4061004
location:
Minerva mine #1, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description: A wonderful example for this rare barium carbonate. Colorless to slightly yellowish crystals of benstonite over the top of previous scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 2.2 cm in height. The quality is excellent for this mineral.
Size: 10.0 x 7.0 x 4.5 cm (cabinet)
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