Baryte (classic locale)

Pohla, Schwarzenberg Dist., Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Large Cabinet, 15.3 x 10.4 x 4.2 cm
Start Time: 06/02/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/09/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A rich, sculptural and excellent large two-sided baryte rib from this historic mining district. Isolated clusters of beautifully gemmy, golden-amber barite crystals, to 1.6 cm, cover the front of the thin undulating matrix crust. The back is TOTALLY covered with crystals to 1.5 cm. A very fine two-sided plate, that is essentially pristine. From an East Coast collection.

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