RDN16 Barite
Linwood Mine, Buffalo, Scott Co., Iowa, United States
5.8x 3.5x 2.1 cm
$145
A very transparent crystal of barite, on matrix. Unlike most barite specimens from this locality, the main crystal does not back up to its sedimentary matrix, but rather sits atop it. As a result, it is not heavily included and clouded by sedimentary particles, meaning that on this one, you can see clearly through it to the matrix it sits on.