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Barite on Quartz

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Barite on quartz, 16 cm, from the Paquin Mining District, Ouray, Colorado. Collected in June 2001. The cavity in which this specimen was found extended more than 5 feet from the pocket entrance, necessitating an impromptu onsite fabrication of a long-distance tool to extricate it.

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SpeciesBarite, Quartz
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions16.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Ouray Mining District
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Self Collected Minerals page 201
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Barite
Mineral guide
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dense barium sulfate prized for blue blades and honey clusters; top localities include Elk Creek, Meikle, Spain, Morocco; quality factors and care.
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Barite from Ouray Mining District
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Locality guide
Ouray Mining District
A collector's guide to Ouray Mining District, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 56 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.