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Jasper after Barite (ex Allen Heyl Collection)
- Mesa County, Colorado
- Toenail, 3.1 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm
- Start Time: 06/27/2013 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/03/2013 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Here we have an unusual specimen of Jasper replacing apparent crystals of Barite from western Colorado. The piece has retained its sharp bladed "wedge" shape form of the original crystals, although I'm not completely convinced that they were Barite, as the species is nearly inert, so it takes something strong to dissolve it. The rich brick red color of the Jasper is really eye-catching. I don't have a more specific locality unfortunately. The piece is from the Allen V. Heyl Collection, who was a friend of a the Kosnar family and for whom the species Aheylite was named.