Barite (classic locale)

Mine No. 18, Paleokamariza, Lavrion, Attiki, Greece
Miniature, 4.1 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm
Start Time: 01/11/2013 12:00:00 am (CST)
End Time: 01/17/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A rich and showy two-sided, bladed barite rib with two colors of crystals from the historic mines at Lavrion. The highly lustrous, translucent crystals on one side are reddish-brown, while the blades on the other side are coated brick-red, iron oxides. The matrix is solid barite. Excellent and uncommon material.

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