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Barite with Calcite

Unknown Owner
Glassy mostly gemmy amber colored tabular crystals of barite measuring to 3.0 cm in size on matrix and accented nicely with smaller colorless rhombohedral crystals of calcite. In good condition as seen. The calcite crystals are fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.

Product details

Species
Calcite, BariteAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm
Added on03/24/2025
Locality
USA, Nevada, Meikle Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2025Unknown Owner$400.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
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 Meikle Mine
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