Fluorite-with-Calcite, Barite
specimen number:
2051272
location:
Caldwell Stone Co. Quarry, Danville, Kentucky, USA
description:
Very good example for this locality showing an 18.5 x 11.0 x 2.5 cm crystallized white barite matrix, the top very richly scattered with small gemmy purple cubic crystals of fluorite to 0.6 cm on. A double terminated colorless calcite crystal grouping 4.2 cm across is present in the center. The back in one side of the matrix is trimmed with a saw. The piece will sit up perfectly by itself for display on one of the sawn faces. Overall in very good condition. Sphalerite actually present as well within the matrix. Shipping weight: 2.18 pounds. Ex Phil Martin collection.
Size: 18.5 x 11.0 x 2.5 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Phil Martin
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