Barite (1544)
specimen number:
9771006
location:
Nandan, Guangxi, China
description:
A cluster of barites with a single dominant crystal measuring 6 x 4 x 1, a second about half the size and a druse of smaller crystals. The crystals are dominated by (100) faces and terminated by (101), (011) and (001) faces. The crystals are a rich honey-yellow, translucent with distinct growth zoning. They exhibit finely disseminated pyrite inclusions.
Size: 6.2 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: J.F. Rakovan
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