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5.2" Sea-Foam Green Barite Crystal Cluster - Congo
This is a 5.2" wide cluster of barite crystals with a natural, sea-foam green coloration. The barite is naturally associated with quartz and an unidentified metallic mineral along one edge. It's likely this specimen was collected from the Shangulowé Mine where barite with this color can be found, however we have not been able to confirm this. If so, the green color can be attributed to malachite inclusions.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
It 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.
SPECIES
Barite & Quartz
LOCATION
Democratic Republic of the Congo
SIZE
5.2 x 2.3 x 1.5"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#241828
