Barite
specimen number:
5101007
location:
Linwood Mine, Buffalo, Scott Co., Iowa, USA
description: Deep smoky amber glassy gemmy crystals of barite to 5.0 cm, some double terminated, are almost completely covering the top of a limestone matrix. In excellent condition as seen. Comes with a custom made acrylic display base. Measures 15.0 x 14.0 x 4.0 cm in size overall. A superb example from the major find at this mine in early 2012. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 23: 231-238.
Size: 15.0 x 14.0 x 4.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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