3.8" Pink and Orange Bladed Barite Flowers On Galena

This specimen contains orange and pink bladed barite formed on galena-rich rock. It was unearthed near Mibladen, Morocco.

There is also a small cerussite crystal present on one end of this specimen.

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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DETAILS
SPECIES
Barite
LOCATION
Mibladen, Morocco
SIZE
3.8 x 2.8"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#103700