Elk Creek Barite Specimen DX460 epidote Fluorite from Hastie's Quarry

Fluorite from Hastie's Quarry

A lovely combination of calcite with pyrrhotite on a bed of tiny quartz points

or from lapidarists that have been holding onto old rough material

Marcasite specimens from the Linwood Mine (Buffalo

Elk Creek Barite Specimen DX460 epidote Fluorite from Hastie's QuarryElk Creek Barite Specimen Approx. Dimensions: 2. 5x2. 5x1 inches Approx. Weight: 71 grams Locality: Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota Elk Creek, South Dakota, is world renowned for producing some of the finest gem quality barite crystals, often found on a contrasting matrix of yellow fluorescent calcite. These specimens are highly sought after by collectors for their intense amber, honey, or "root beer" coloration and exceptional transparency.