Baryte, Calcite - Sterling Mine, USA
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Baryte, Calcite
Description
A fine specimen of classic, light blue baryte prisms on sugary calcite from the Sterling Mine of Colorado. The large water-clear, windowpane with nice beveled edges measures 2.2 x 1.7 cm. Baryte has been known from this classic Colorado locale since the 1870s and this specimen probably dates from the 1970s to mid-1980s collecting efforts. Highly representative of the locality.
Details
ColorsBrown
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.4 x 5.8 x 3.2 cm
Species
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DateOwnerPriceNote
2024/08Unknown
Not disclosed
UnknownThe Arkenstone
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Origin