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Barite Included in Fluorite, with Calcite

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A lustrous and translucent amber-colored fluorite crystal, measuring 4 cm across, is host to globular inclusions of white barite as well as a jackstraw assemblage of white calcite crystals to 1.5 cm in length. Mined April 1995 and from the Ross Lillie collection. RCL#0703. Highly unusual locality and inclusion specimen!

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 4.7 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Minerva No. 1 Mine
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