Barite on Fluorite (uncommon) fluorescent

Xikuangshan Sb deposit, Hunan Province, China
Large Cabinet, 18.0 x 10.0 x 6.0 cm
Start Time: 05/26/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/31/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Barite on fluorite specimens are an uncommon occurrence from China. Lustrous, translucent, angular, tabular, amber barite prisms to 1.0 cm are preferentially deposited on same-facing crystal faces of the lustrous and translucent, green to gray, fluorite cubes. Patches of drusy calcite micro-rhombs are also preferentially deposited on fluorite crystal faces. A large, showy and excellent, uncommon combination piece from this well-known locale. Rich purple fluorescence. 3.7 pounds or 1.7 kilos.

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