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6.1" Yellow Barite Crystal Cluster - Huge Crystals!
This is an exhilarating, 6.1" wide cluster of massive barite crystals that was collected from China. The crystals exhibit a deep, honey-yellow color that turns to a deep yellow-brown at their centers. Weighing in at just over 6.3 lbs, this stunning specimen is sure to bring excitement to any mineral enthusiast.
The entire specimen measures 6.1 x 5 x 3.6", with the largest barite crystal measuring 4.3" wide (longest measurement). There is some very minor chipping along some of the crystal edges.
The entire specimen measures 6.1 x 5 x 3.6", with the largest barite crystal measuring 4.3" wide (longest measurement). There is some very minor chipping along some of the crystal edges.
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.
