Barite with Dolomite, Calcite, Fluorite
specimen number:
5007275
location:
Moscona Mine, Solis, Llanera, Asturias, Spain
description:
Lustrous colorless bladed crystals of barite measuring to 0.7 cm in size throughout this matrix with crystallized dolomite, calcite, and fluorite. Minor damage present as seen. Crystallized all around. This is fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light as shown at the end of the video. The barite crystals are white and fluorescence, the calcite a pinkish red.
Size: 9.5 x 7.5 x 6.0 cm (cabinet)
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