Baryte. Villamassargia, South Sardinia Province, Sardinia, Italy. 20.1 x 18.8 x 11.7 cm (7.91 x 7.40 x 4.61 in)

Description

Baryte
Villamassargia, South Sardinia Province, Sardinia, Italy
20.1 x 18.8 x 11.7 cm (7.91 x 7.40 x 4.61 in)

A very hefty specimen that is almost fully composed of thick Italian Baryte with crystals ranging anywhere from 1.5 centimeters to a whopping 10.5 centimeters in width. Each of the crystals have a sharp tabular shape with underlining grey zoning along some of the edges and a translucent, golden-yellow interior. On its surface, the crystal faces are nicely textured, accenting the Baryte's glassy luster. Small amounts of rusty-orange matrix are grouped together underneath the specimen and behind some of the larger crystals, visible from the rear view.

From the collection of Daniel "Dan" R. Kennedy.

More Information: This piece is in excellent condition.


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