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1.8" Blue Barite, Pyrite & Dolomite Association - Spain
This is a gorgeous, 1.8" wide association of tabular blue barite, iridescent pyrite, and dolomite crystals, collected from the Moscona Mine in Asturias, Spain.
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.
SPECIES
Barite, Pyrite & Dolomite
LOCATION
Moscona Mine, Solís, Corvera de Asturias, Asturias, Spain
SIZE
1.8 x 1.55"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#219041