Barite on Manganoan Dolomite (2005 find)

Cerro Warihuyn, Miraflores, Huanuco Department, Peru
Miniature, 3.8 x 3.4 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 04/13/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/18/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Incredibly water-clear and glassy, light smoky, tabular, barite crystals form a beautiful corsage on the matrix of pink manganoan dolomite rhombs on this showy and excellent combination specimen from Peru. The crystals have razor-sharp edges and reach 1.9 cm. Choice, gemmy barites from this find and pristine.

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