Mineral: Baryte
Locality: Uchquduq, Karakum Desert, Republic of Uzbekistan
Dimensions: 45 x 20 x 17 mm; 44 grams

Description: Baryte xls of two generations as result of penetration of BaCl2-CaCl2 brines into gypsum body in black schist. Contemporary formation. 30 km SE from Uch-Kuduk Kara-Kym desert Uzbekistan. Collected in 1993. (by L.P.)

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