Benstonite with Calcite, Fluorite - image 1
Benstonite with Calcite, Fluorite - image 2
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Benstonite with Calcite, Fluorite

Unknown Owner
White benstonite epitaxially covering previous rhombohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 1.0 cm in size across the top of this matrix. Fluorite is present on the bottom of the piece. In good condition and quite choice for this rare barium carbonate. This comes with a previous data card dating the piece to 1971.

Product details

Species
Calcite, FluoriteAbout Calcite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.5 x 5.5 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
USA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$300.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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