Barite on Quartz
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Barite on quartz, 11 cm, from the Juanita mine, near the ghost town of Kelly and the Kelly mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico. Collected underground by Phil and Michelle Bové on May 21, 1988. Phil Bové collection; Erin Delventhal photo.
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SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Kelly Mine
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Self Collected Minerals page 41
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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.Regional guide
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