Baryte (M1544)
Germany
LOCATION
Pöhla-Tellerhäuser Mine, Pöhla, Schwarzenberg, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany.
SIZE
84 x 68 x 54 mm
DESCRIPTION
When one says the terms "golden baryte" the collector can think of several localities, but for Europe this quality and color is almost unique. This specimen is very exceptional - usually we know chisel-formed crystals, but these here are tabular and this should be high ranked concerning rarity. Also most of these specimen are clusters, such nice contrast with matrix is very uncommon, too. All crystals show a wonderful intensity of honey-yellow color, sharp terminations and excellent luster. The mine was decommissioned in 1991, so this is limited material!