Barite with Calcite
specimen number:
4971408
location:
Elk Creek, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA
description:
A gemmy amber colored crystal of barite 4.0 cm in height on matrix with golden crystals of calcite. Brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light. What at first appears to be damage along the base of the crystal is mostly naturally crystallized.
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