2.9" Pyrite & Chalcopyrite Encrusted Bladed Barite - Morocco

This beautiful specimen is primarily made up of bladed barite crystals that are encrusted in an aggregation of pyrite and chalcopyrite crystals. This crystal cluster was collected from the Bou Nahas Mine (Bou N'hass Mine) in the Oumjrane area of Morocco.

Comes with an acrylic display stand to assist with presentation.

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.

The mineral pyrite, also known as iron pyrite, is commonly referred to as Fool's Gold because its metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold. In the old mining days, pyrite was sometimes mistaken for gold.

It is the most common of the sulfide minerals with the chemical formula FeS2. Pyrite crystals occur in many shapes and habits, including cubes of all sizes, penetration twin cubes, pyritohedral clusters and as small druzy crystals that can exhibit a beautiful glistening effect.

Chalcopyrite is a brass-yellow colored mineral and an important copper ore. When weathered, chalcopyrite loses its metallic luster, turning a gray-green color. When exposed to acids, the tarnish can develop a red, blue, or purple iridescence: this acid-treated material is often sold under the name peacock ore.

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SPECIES
Barite, Pyrite & Chalcopyrite
LOCATION
Bou Nahas Mine, Oumjrane area, Morocco
SIZE
2.9 x 2.9"
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ITEM
#107926