Baryte with Calcite on Matrix
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Elk Creek Barytes are among the most recognizable and beautiful Barytes in the mineral kingdom, unique in the world for their aesthetic; and this small-cabinet piece is a fine example from classic older finds here. The conjoined, parallel crystals are gemmy and a rich, dark-honey color. The luster on the sharp faces varies from glassy to satiny, and where the luster is glassy you can see fascinating textures along the surface. The 'twin' Barytes, which are up to 5.4 cm in height, display well on a classic matrix of small, mm-size yellow Calcite rhombs. Both the Barytes and Calcites have muted fluorescence. These Barytes are only found in large septarian nodules near creeks and river banks where the Pierre Shale is exposed in the Elk Creek area. Less than 10% of all these septarian nodules contain well-developed crystals, and most come out in pieces and need to be repaired. This has no repairs; and so you can appreciate just how remarkable it is to both find and successfully collect a fine, elegant specimen such as this. Ex. Al and Sue Liebetrau collection.
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