Barite

     
Malachite inclusions in barite
Origin: Shaba, Katanga, Dem. Rep. of the Congo
Sample size: 7.8 x 4.4 x 3.2 cm
 
  
Fluorite on barite
Origin: Rogers-Kilpatrick Property, Madoc, Ontario, Canada
Sample size: 11.5 x 6 x 2.4 cm
 
  
  
This specimen consists of an etched fluorite crystal with a couple of flat lying crystals of barite to 6 cm across
Origin: Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, U.S.A.
Ex-Marty Zinn Collection
Sample size: 9.5 x 7 x 2.5 cm
 
  
This specimen has a 4.2 cm crystal of zoned barite. There are several smaller crystals also.
  
Origin: Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada, U.S.A.
Sample size: 6.5 x 4.5 x 4.2 cm (top), 11 x 7.5 x 6.7 cm (2nd/bottom row)
 
  
  
Origin: Stoneham, Weld Co., Colorado, U.S.A.
Sample size: 4.8 x 1 x 0.8 cm (top), 6 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm (bottom)
 
  
Origin: Frizington Mine, Egremont, Cumbria, UK
Sample size: 8.3 x 5.7 x 1.2 cm

Photo courtesy of: 

John Veevaert, Trinity Mineral Co

Trinityminerals.com

 

  
  
Origin: Cerro Warihuyn, Miraflores, Huamalias, Huanuco Department, Peru
Sample size: 5.7 x 4.6 x 2.8 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

  
Barite with included realgar
Origin: Cavnic, Muramures, Romania
Sample size: 5.0 x 2.9 x 2.1 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

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