Barite with Cinnabar
specimen number:
1501192
location:
Clarashall Mine, Ruschberg, Baumholder, Hunsruck Mts, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
description:
Neat old-time specimen with colorless glassy mostly transparent bladed crystals of barite measuring to 2.0 cm in size over the top of this 9.0 x 7.0 x 3.0 cm barite matrix. Reddish color due to micro crystals and inclusions of Cinnabar. Minor chipping is seen, still in good condition. Shipping weight: 0.55 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 9.0 x 7.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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