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Baryte

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Baryte

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Description
Locality: 
Barras End Mine, Langthwaite, Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 4 × 1 cm
Description

A beautiful specimen of barite in a habit known as 'Yorkshire Oakstone' due to its wood like appearance. The specimen is a slice through a stalactite with both sides polished. The centre is a 'mirror' of polished galena. An unusual, rare and attractive specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Baryte

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