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Barite, Calcite, Quartz, Sphalerite

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Barite, calcite, quartz and sphalerite, 9.2-cm geode from an outcrop near Monroe Lake, Monroe County, Indiana; collected in 1984. It is in these Mississippian rocks that geodes with collectible mineral species occur. Harris Precht collection; Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesBarite, Sphalerite, Calcite, Quartz
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Indiana, Lake Monroe
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Self Collected Minerals page 307
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David A. Rush

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Barite
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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.
Barite
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Barite from Lake Monroe
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Lake Monroe
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