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5.1" Pale Yellow Barite Crystal Cluster - Russia
This is a 5.1" wide cluster of pale yellow to white barite crystals, collected from the Beloretchensky Deposit near North Caucus, Russia. The development of the Belorechenkoye deposit began in 1960, when it was a top secret uranium deposit. Once almost all of the uranium stock was mined, the deposit’s specialty then was changed to barite.
Comes with an acrylic display stand.
Comes with an acrylic display stand.
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.
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.
$279
SPECIES
Barite
LOCATION
Beloretchensky Deposit, Adygeya, North Caucus, Russia
SIZE
5.1 x 3.8"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#354319
