Barite (ex Brian and Rich Kosnar Collections)

Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Field, North and Western Region (Cumberland), Cumbria, England, UK
Miniature, 4.7 x 4.1 x 2.7 cm
Start Time: 02/25/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/04/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A classic group of translucent, bladed, soft blue-grey color Barite crystals with the well-known inclusion/coating of reddish-brown Hematite sit atop minor gossan matrix. The crystals are in great shape and the piece display beautifully from a few angles. A wonderul display specimen from one of the most classic world localities for Barite hands down. Probably mined during the late 1800's.

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