Barite with Galena, Siderite
specimen number:
1642852
location:
Turt Mine, Turt, Satu Mare, Maramures Co., Romania
description:
Thin platy colorless mostly gemmy crystals of barite to 3.0 cm in size scattered attractively over this 15.0 x 12.0 x 11.0 cm matrix coated by small brown siderite crystals and scattered with sharp lead-gray galena crystals to 1.5 cm . Very slight chipping on some of the barites, very typical for these as the crystals are quite thin. The condition is very good I think. Fine large cabinet display piece for this closed locality. Shipping weight: 6.4 pounds.
Size: 15.0 x 12.0 x 11.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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