Barite (classic material)

Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Field, Cumbria, England
Small Cabinet, 6.2 x 5.3 x 5.3 cm
Start Time: 07/28/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/04/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Here we have a classic Frizington Barite specimen with sharp, lustrous, translucent, pale blue color (with a slight yellow hue) crystals on Dolomite matrix. The Barite crystals have some minor damage, but it is still a good representative Barite from this classic locality. Valued at $400, and almost certainly over 100 years old. These pieces are becoming more and more difficult to find on the market.

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