Barite
specimen number:
9851280
location:
Nkana Mine, Kitwe, Copperbelt Province, Zambia
description:
Blue to reddish bladed crystals of barite measuring to almost 3.0 cm in size across the top of this matrix. Interesting locality example, there is quite a bit of damage present. The specimen comes with two previous labels as shown at the end of the video. This dates to 1968.
Size: 10.0 x 8.0 x 5.5 cm (cabinet)
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