Barite with Marcasite
specimen number:
8811300
location:
West Green mine, Cave in Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Colorless partly gemmy tabular crystals of barite measuring to 3.5 cm in size forming a matrix less cluster and accented nicely with small crystals of metallic golden marcasite. Minimal cleaving present, all of the prominent crystals are in great condition. This is a choice example for this locality. Brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.
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