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Enlarged view of barite crystals
from Mancos shale septarian
north of Grand Junction
Mine: Book Cliffs
County: Book Cliffs
Location: Book Cliffs
Dimensions: 61 x 40 x 26mm (2 3/8" x 1 1/2" x 7/8")
Mineral: Barite
Matrix specimen of septarian with earlier dark brown terminated barite crystal partially overgrown by later clear barite. The dark brown barite from this locality fluoreses a bright yellow under short wave light. Reference #464.
Price: $85.00 (Sold)