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Radian Barite

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Radian Barite

(Ba,Ra)SO4
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Lahošť, Duchcov, Teplice, Ústí nad Labem Region, Czech Republic
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9.6 × 7.4 × 2.5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.20cm
Description

Impressive radian barite specimen. Matrix is covered by lots of well developed honey colored crystals up to 1.2 cm. Very good luster and freshness of crystals. Very aesthetic and rare sample.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Radian Barite

Variety Of: 

Baryte

Formula: 
BaSO4
Strunz: 
7.AD.35
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Formula: 
(Ba,Ra)SO4
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Colour: 
White
Streak: 
White