Calcite with Barite
specimen number:
7991842
location:
Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico
description:
Lustrous white scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 2.5 cm across the top of this breccia matrix with sparkling lustrous bladed crystals of barite. Slight chipping is present, this still in good condition. Calcite crystals exhibits florescence.
Size: 13.0 x 8.5 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
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