1.8" Tabular Barite Crystals on Druzy Pyrite - Spain

Tabular Barite Crystals on Druzy Pyrite - Spain #258400

This is a beautiful specimen of tabular white barite crystals on druzy pyrite from the Moscona Mine in Asturias, Spain. It has been mounted with mineral tack for museum-quality display.

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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