1.8" Light Blue, Bladed Barite Crystal Cluster - Peru

This is a wonderful specimen that's composed of transparent, light-blue bladed barite crystals that are still attached to their matrix. The crystals are in great condition and were collected from the Department of Huánuco in Peru.

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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SPECIES
Barite
LOCATION
Huanuco Dept., Peru
SIZE
1.8 x 1.3"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#103916