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1.4" Tabular Barite Crystal Cluster - Peru
This is a cluster of yellow-brown tabular barite crystals that was collected from Peru. The barite is translucent and features phantoms and inclusions within many of the crystals.
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.