3.6" Marcasite Crystals On Bladed Barite - Morocco

Marcasite Crystals On Bladed Barite - Morocco #84864

This specimen contains marcasite and bladed barite. The barite has a slight blue and yellow coloration and bladed formation and the aggregated sharp marcasite makes for a beautiful association of minerals.

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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SPECIES

Barite & Marcasite

LOCATION

Bou Nahas Mine, Oumjrane area, Morocco

SIZE

3.6 x 2.3"

3.6" Marcasite Crystals On Bladed Barite - Morocco

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