3.6" Tabular, Blue Barite Crystal Cluster - Morocco

This specimen contains tabular, blue barite crystals from Morocco. One side is partially coated with Galena.

Barite sometimes spelled Baryte (Barium sulfate) is well-known for its great range of colors and varied crystal habits. It is easily identifiable by its heavy weight, since most similar minerals are much lighter. It occurs in a large number of depositional environments, and is deposited through a large number of processes including biogenic, hydrothermal, and evaporation, among others