Dragon Minerals - July 14, 2023 Update

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41438: Barite and Calcite - $14
Juanita Mine, Magdalena Mining District, Socorro County, New Mexico
Miniature - 4.9 x 4.4 x 3.8 cm
76 grams
Specimen status: Available
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This specimen is composed of a cluster of light brown, opaque to transparent tabular barite crystals, accompanied by abundant, colorless calcite as overgrowths and as distinct crystals. The barites reach 1.3 cm; some are complete and others not. Under shortwave UV the calcite displays a ghostly white fluorescence. Numerous self standing display angles available.




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