Linwood Quarry, Buffalo, Scott Co., Iowa

8.9 x 7.4 x 2.5 cm
3.5 x 2.9 x 1 in

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A large Barite crystal attached to limestone on which is located a spray of smaller crystals. The large crystal ranges in transparency from opaque to translucent to transparent. The color is primarily gray with a hint of brown. The luster is highest on the face of the largest crystal closest to the limestone.

Condition: Good

Flaws: There are some internal cleaves in one of the terminations of the main crystal (at the bottom of the crystal in the first photo).

From the Kirk Valuet collection

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From the United States | Sulfates | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From the United States | Sulfates | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars