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3.6" Tabular, Yellow-Brown Barite Crystal - Morocco
This is a large tabular, yellow-brown barite crystal that was collected from the Khénifra Province of Morocco. This crystal has undergone some damage along its edges.
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
LOCATION
Khénifra Province, Morocco
SIZE
3.6" longest measurement, 1.5" thick
CATEGORY
ITEM
#109906