Barite

Villamassargia, Carbonia-Iglesias Province, Sardinia, Italy
Cabinet, 10.2 x 9.1 x 6.3 cm
Start Time: 02/09/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/16/2017 7:03:53 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Classic, large, thick, tabular, rather gemmy rich golden color crystals of Barite from Sardinia. The crystals are not only very hefty and stout, but they actually show very slight internal "phantoms". There are sections inside the Barites that are nearly water clear, and would actually yield some attractive gemstones. It's in pretty good shape for the most part, with only a few nicks on the main crystals, but the bottom / back of the piece is contacted where it was removed from the pocket wall. The largest crystal measures 7.6 cm. There are not many localities in the world that produce such impressive, large, gemmy, crystals of golden Barite like the various localities around Villamassargia. Priced in the inventory at $850.

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