gemmy, tabular Baryte, Meikle Mine, Nevada femme

gemmy, tabular Baryte, Meikle Mine, Nevada femmeGlossy & translucent tabular, golden yellow baryte crystals on matrix, from the 3475 drift, 1075 foot level, Meikle Mine, Elko Co., Nevada, USA. Acquired by David E. Ellis, PhD, in October, 2017, from Weinrich Minerals. This piece was likely collected at the mine in the 1990s. Matrix measures 8. 0 x 5. 0 x 2. 0 cm. Has a small area of damage near the largest blade; has been priced accordingly. Small stand is included.

There is a bit of druzy matrix attached to the back and that too has a “soft” edge

5” across and 5

Does not require a stand

Stunning points of deep red (hematite) and purple (amethyst) with an incredible luster

from the Leadville  Mining District

and aresenopyrite

Deep purple zoning

5” x 1” and weighs 18 grams

it is toxic

HUGE stone & gorgeous to wear- very much a statement ring

75” across so 5

will ship in a perky box