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Barite with "sugary" Quartz
- Sugarbowl Pocket, Murray Mine, Independence Mountains District, Elko County, Nevada
- Cabinet, 11.3 x 6.7 x 4.3 cm
- Start Time: 08/17/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/24/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
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 1.1 cm. Only a few rough spots can be seen on the display side. The piece came from the Sugarbowl Pocket. Valued at $450.
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