4.05" Blue Bladed Barite Crystals On Calcite - Morocco

Blue Bladed Barite Crystals On Calcite - Morocco #222902

This is a light blue specimen of bladed barite crystals with calcite crystals on an iron-rich matrix. The specimen was collected from the Nador Province of Morocco. A truly stunning specimen that would an excellent inclusion in any collection.

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 & Calcite

LOCATION

Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco

SIZE

4.05" long, 2.9" wide

4.05" Blue Bladed Barite Crystals On Calcite - Morocco

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