1.2" Yellow-Brown, Tabular Barite Crystals - Peru

This is a cluster of yellow-brown, tabular barite crystals that was collected from Peru. The barite is translucent and features phantoms and inclusions within many of the crystals.

About Barite (Baryte)

Barite is a barium sulfate mineral (BaSO₄) known for its high specific gravity, which makes it unusually heavy for a non-metallic mineral. Typically forming in tabular or bladed crystals, barite can also appear in massive, fibrous, or nodular habits. Its colors range from colorless and white to shades of blue, yellow, gray, or brown, often influenced by trace impurities. Barite commonly forms in hydrothermal veins, sedimentary rocks, and as a gangue mineral in lead-zinc ore deposits. It is widely used in industrial applications, especially as a weighting agent in drilling muds for oil and gas exploration. Its striking crystal formations and vivid hues also make it a popular mineral for collectors.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Barite
LOCATION
Peru
SIZE
1.2" wide
CATEGORY
ITEM
#169091