Barite with Malachite
specimen number:
8811246
location:
Milpillas mine, Sonora, Mexico
description:
Light green bladed crystals of barite measuring to almost 3.0 cm in size coming off matrix with malachite. The color of the barite crystals is due to inclusions of malachite. This is crystallized naturally all around and in very good condition. A neat example for the species from this important Mexican locality.
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