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Baryte

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MGR218140

Baryte

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Description
Locality: 
Kamariza Mines, Agios Konstantinos, Lavrion District, Attiki Prefecture, Greece
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
14 × 7.7 × 6.6 cm
Description

The red color of barite is caused by iron layers and inclusions. The specimen shows a nice contrast with framing of white barite crystals. All are sharp terminated and glossy, no significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
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Baryte

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