Barite w/ Quartz (classic locale) Trimingham Coll.

Clara Mine, Oberwolfach, Black Forest, Germany
Small Cabinet, 9.3 x 6.8 x 4.8 cm
Start Time: 11/01/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 11/06/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Attractively intergrown parallel-growth clusters of creamy-white to oxide-coated barite blades aesthetically accented with glassy quartz points in the front on a matrix of porous, massive barite. A fine display piece with only a few gently bruised barite blades and a bit of periphery wear. Showy and excellent combination material from this historic locale. Ex Bob Trimingham Collection and formerly in the H. Westenberger Collection, according to Bob's label. Priced at $500 by the former dealer.

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