Quartz, Baryte - Morocco, High-Atlas Mountains

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specimen
Quartz, Baryte
SpeciesSize
QuartzMedium
Comments
Details
ColorsBrown
SizeMedium
Dimensions7.9 x 6.9 x 3.4 cm
Species
Description
This is a fascinating pseudomorph specimen from a find in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. What you have is poker-chip crystals of baryte that have been pseudomorphed by sparkling quartz. This is from the same find that included pseudomorphs of quartz after fluorite. Ex. Richard Hauck Collection.
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

Unknown previous owners

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