Calcite cast over Barite with Barite
specimen number:
2013041
location:
Annabel Lee Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Unusual and interesting specimen, this showing a crystallized calcite cast after thin bladed crystals of barite that are now gone. A second-generation of yellowish gemmy prismatic barite crystals measuring to 3.0 cm in length are scattered throughout. This is in terrific condition all around.
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