Barite
specimen number:
2741127
location:
Minerva Mine #1, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Colorless to slightly bluish gray bladed crystals of barite to almost 3.0 cm in size across the top of this matrix. Very minimal cleaving present, overall this one is in very good condition. Excellent cabinet example for the species from this old locality.
Size: 14.0 x 12.0 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
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