Barite with Calcite
specimen number:
1653862
location:
Whitesmith Mine, Strontian, Argyll, Scotland, UK
description:
White bladed crystals of barite across the top of a matrix covered by white scalenohedral crystals of calcite. In good condition. The calcite fluoresces red under longwave ultraviolet light, the barite fluoresces white.
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