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3.9" Pink and Orange Bladed Barite - Mibladen, Morocco
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 this specimen which glows a lovely yellow under short-wave UV light.
There is also a small cerussite crystal present on this specimen which glows a lovely yellow under short-wave UV light.
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.