Witherite

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Witherite is a barium carbonate mineral that forms glassy to vitreous crystals and masses. It typically occurs as colorless or white habits, sometimes with a slight tint, and can display a prismatic to tabular crystal form with a silky to subadamantine luster. Notable specimens come from classic localities in the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, and other well-known sourcing regions, where well-formed crystals have been recovered from limestone and related carbonate rocks. Collectors value witherite for its clean crystal faces, the sharp geometry of its prisms, and its association with other carbonate minerals.

Formula
BaCO3
Rarity
Common
Stability
Stable
Collector interest
Moderate Interest
Classification notes
Carbonate mineral; Strunz 5.AA

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Where Witherite is found

Top localities

  1. Minerva No. 1 Mine22 specimens
  2. Settlingstones Mine8 specimens
  3. Nentsberry Haggs Mine7 specimens
  4. Fallowfield Mine4 specimens
  5. Whitaside Mine, Swaledale3 specimens
  6. Alston Moor2 specimens
  7. Cavnic2 specimens
  8. Herja Mine2 specimens
  9. Wales2 specimens
  10. Bulgaria1 specimen

About Witherite

The appeal lies in its clarity and the way light interacts with the faces, producing subtle reflections that highlight the crystal edges. Fine aggregates and groupings offer attractive display options, while isolated, well-formed crystals can provide striking specimens for cabinet displays. Witherite often forms in hydrothermal veins and in sedimentary environments where barium-rich fluids precipitate carbonate minerals, contributing to its distinctive habit and luster.