Benstonite with Calcite, Fluorite
specimen number:
1302080
location:
Minerva mine #1, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description: Rhombohedral crystals of calcite measuring to almost 1.0 cm in size across the top of this matrix, these hosting epitaxial white crystallized benstonite. Some damage present as seen. A good rich example for this rare barium carbonate.
Size: 13.0 x 8.0 x 6.0 cm (cabinet)
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