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Barite on Galena

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Pale yellowish translucent bladed crystals of barite measuring to 3.0 cm in size on a crystal grouping of lustrous galena. This is a floater that is complete all around with no points of attachment. In very good condition. The galena crystals exhibit pronounced octahedral faces, along with the cubic faces. Collected in the early 1980's.

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SpeciesBarite, Galena
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 8.5 x 5.0 cm
Added on02/24/2026
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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