Barite, Fluorite
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Barite, “cockscomb” crystals on fluorite, 19 cm, from the Galena King mine, Tijeras Canyon District, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Collected underground by Phil Bové with Gary Young on August 31, 1969. Phil Bové collection; Erin Delventhal photo.
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SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions19.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Galena King 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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