Barite Mineral
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- mineral, barite
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1129
- Description
- Tabular barite crystals (barium sulfate) with an iron oxide coating. Quartz vein running along the underside. The most common use of barite is for drilling mud, also for pharmaceutical purposes.
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- Title
- Barite Mineral
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- mineral, barite
- Dimensions
- 5.0 x 9.0 x 11.0 cm
- Description
- Tabular barite crystals (barium sulfate) with an iron oxide coating. Quartz vein running along the underside. The most common use of barite is for drilling mud, also for pharmaceutical purposes.
- Subject
- Num-ti-jah Lodge
- Jimmy Simpson
- geology
- Credit
- Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1129
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