Parallel growths, on limonite matrix, of thin tabular crystals with slight curvatures on their faces and edges. They are very transparent, very bright and have a very intense and uniform sky-blue color. In perfect condition,
which for these Barytes is like a small miracle. This specimen has been published on the Mineralogical Record´s web page, in the ‘What’s New in the Mineral World?’ section, report #38, July 19, 2014 edition.
Jebel Ouichane mines, Beni Bou Ifrour, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region Morocco (05-06/2014)
Specimen size: 7.9 × 6.4 × 4.1 cm = 3.11” × 2.52” × 1.61”
Main crystal size: 3.1 × 1.1 cm = 1.22” × 0.43”
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