Barite with Calcite
specimen number:
4971501
location:
Elk Creek, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA
description:
Mostly gemmy Amber crystals of barite to 6.0 cm in length on a matrix with golden yellow crystallized calcite. Some damage present to the crystal on the right as shown up close in the video. Brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.
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