Benstonite on Calcite
specimen number:
4171300
location:
Minerva Mine #1, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Very good example for this rare barium carbonate, colorless to slightly pale yellow platy crystals of benstonite forming epitaxial over the top of previous scalenohedral calcite crystals. In great condition.
Size: 6.0 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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