Barite with "sugary" Quartz

Item Description

A lovely display specimen from the lesser known Murray Mine (not to be confused with the Meikle Mine) in Nevada. This piece features two generations of Barite, which are separated by a layer of sugary / drusy Quartz. The intial generation of Barite formed in pseudo-rhombic, thick, blocky crystals with soft silvery hue, then a depostion of sparkling white Quartz came in and coated the first Barites, then a second generation of uncoated Barites were deposited. The largest crystal measures 2.5 cm. Very little damage on the display side, and showy from several angles. The piece came from the Sugarbowl Pocket. Valued at $750.