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Baryte

Ex. Lloyd Tate Collection (USA)

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Description
Locality: 
Naica, Saucillo Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.5 × 4.5 × 2.7 cm
Description

A colourful baryte specimen consisting of flat blades arranged in rosette fashion. An orange mineral stain coats much of these white crystals but enhance their appearance.

There is no specific locality information but quite possibly from Naica. No damage and comes with a Lloyd Tate collection label (USA).

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Baryte

Formula: 
BaSO4
Strunz: 
7.AD.35
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Streak: 
White
Gondwana Minerals