2.7" Tabular Barite Crystal Cluster with Phantoms - Peru

This is a cluster of yellow-brown, tabular barite crystals that was collected from Peru. The barite is translucent and features phantoms and inclusions within many of the crystals.

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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DETAILS
SPECIES
Barite
LOCATION
Peru
SIZE
2.7 x 2"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#169121