Barite - Montreal Mine, USA

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

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Details
ColorsBrown
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm
Species
Description
A mostly loose cluster of salmon colored barite crystals measuring to 2.0 cm in length, minor hematite in association. This is in excellent condition. Very choice for this old famous locality closed in 1963. Small golden crystallized groupings of marcasite are present as well.
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Unknown previous owners

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