Barite Crystal Cluster - Morocco (236g)

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A Moroccan barite crystal cluster weighing 236 grams and measuring approximately 3 x 2 inches. The specimen features tabular barite crystals in translucent pale gold and grey tones , growing in intersecting formations on a darker matrix. The bladed crystal habit is clearly defined, with individual plates showing characteristic barite cleavage and a glassy luster where unweathered surfaces catch the light. Barite (barium sulfate) is one of the heavier common minerals, with a specific gravity of 4.5 — nearly twice the density of quartz. Morocco is a significant source of well-crystallized barite specimens, particularly from mines in the Draa-Tafilalet and Oriental regions. The tabular to prismatic crystals in this cluster formed in hydrothermal veins where barium-rich fluids precipitated under cooling conditions. Weight: 236g Dimensions: Approximately 3 x 2 inches Origin: Morocco Mineral: Barite (barium sulfate) Form: Natural crystal cluster on matrix Show more