$700Median
62Sold (12 mo)
$50Last sale
Baryte specimens for sale
904 for sale · $50–$15,000 USD
205 in the gallery
Baryte is a mineral species defined by its barium sulfate composition (BaSO4). It commonly forms tabular, prismatic, or bladed crystals and can occur as massive or fibrous aggregates. The mineral typically presents a white to colorless appearance, but impurities can yield pale yellows, blues, or greens, and it often displays a vitreous to adamantine lustre on well-formed faces. Habits range from simple tabular crystals to large, star-shaped clusters, and it frequently associates with celestine, anglesite, and sphalerite in hydrothermal veins and sedimentary environments. Localities with notable and historic specimens include the United States, United Kingdom, Morocco, Germany, and China, where dry cave deposits, carbonate-hosted systems, and hydrothermal veins have yielded standout crystals and crusts.
- Formula
- BaSO₄
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
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Collectors prize baryte for its clarity in well-formed crystals, its potential for large single crystals, and the range of crystal forms it can exhibit. High-quality specimens from famous localities provide striking light dispersion and contrast when contrasted with darker matrixes, making baryte a classic addition to mineral cabinets. Its relative abundance and array of habit types support a steady collecting interest, with particular appeal to those who value classic sulfate mineral specimens and the interplay of color, lustre, and form in well-prepared displays.
