Barite on Marcasite

The Pugh Quarry is well known for the Calcites and Fluorites that have come out. Much less common are combination pieces that exclude both. This dimensional specimen has three distinct ledges coated with brassy Marcasites on which are scattered dollops of Barite crystal aggregates. Mined circa early 1980’s. Ex Biggs, Fluck and Loud.

Locality: Pugh Quarry, Custar, Ohio

Composition: barium sulfate on iron sulfide