Barite on Calcite from Elk Creek DX467 etched Herkimer Diamonds formed over 450

Herkimer Diamonds formed over 450 million years ago within cavities of the Cambrian-age Little Falls Dolostone

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the area was mined for industrial piezoelectric quartz beginning in 1931

Dimensions: 3x3x2

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Barite on Calcite from Elk Creek DX467 etched Herkimer Diamonds formed over 450Barite on Calcite from Elk Creek Approx. Dimensions: 3x3x4 inches Approx. Weight: 567 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.