2.8" Blue Barite, Quartz and Pyrite Association - Morocco

This specimen contains pyrite, quartz and bladed blue barite. The pyrite has a beautiful luster to it, as well as a wonderful large crystal structure. The barite has a blue coloration and a bladed formation. Quartz druze can be found in multiple locations throughout the specimen.

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
Pyrite, Quartz & Barite
LOCATION
Bou Nahas Mine, Oumjrane area, Morocco
SIZE
2.8" long, 1.8" wide
CATEGORY
ITEM
#64379