4.2" Bladed Barite With Marcasite Crystals - Morocco

This specimen contains a cluster of translucent, yellow bladed barite crystals that are peppered with small marcasite crystals. It was collected from Morocco and is a very stable mineral cluster. Comes with an acrylic display stand to assist with presentation.

Barite, commonly spelled baryte, is well-known for its great range of colors and varied crystal forms and habits. = It is a heavy mineral consisting of barium sulfate, and typically has the chemical formula of BaSO4. The barite group consists of baryte, celestine, anglesite, and anhydrite. It is generally white to colorless and is the main source of barium.


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DETAILS
SPECIES
Barite & Marcasite
LOCATION
Bou Nahas Mine, Oumjrane area, Morocco
SIZE
4.2" long, 2.7" wide
CATEGORY
ITEM
#91437