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Object Name |
Barite |
Object Description |
Specimen is a heavy subrectangular seam of opaque white fibrous barite. Individual crystals are not visible. This sample is included in the Catalogue of the Collection of Minerals in the College of S. C. and can be found on page 14. |
Collector |
Gibbes, Lewis Reeves, 1810-1894 |
Place of Origin |
New York/Schoharie County/Schoharie |
Rock type |
Mineral |
Chemical Comp |
Barium sulfate |
Crystal System |
Orthorhombic |
Sp Grav. |
4.3-4.6 |
Hardness |
3 - 3.5 |
Luster |
Vitreous |
Streak |
White |
Fracture |
Uneven |
People |
Gibbes, Lewis Reeves, 1810-1894 |
Search Terms |
Catalogue of the Collection of Minerals in the College of S. C. |
Dimensions |
H-1.684 W-0.3 L-6.2 cm |
Catalog Number |
5484 |