Barite from Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, La Libertad, Peru - image 1
Barite from Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, La Libertad, Peru - image 2

Barite from Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, La Libertad, Peru

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Attractive crystal groupings of brilliant orange orpiment measuring to 1.5 cm in size coming off matrix with small metallic prismatic crystals of hutchinsonite and colorless crystals of barite. Typical of these slight damage present, this one is still very nice.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 4.5 x 4.0 cm
Added on12/28/2025
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jan 2026
Price paid
$140.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Barite
Mineral guide
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dense barium sulfate prized for blue blades and honey clusters; top localities include Elk Creek, Meikle, Spain, Morocco; quality factors and care.
Barite
Regional guide
Barite from Quiruvilca Mine
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Locality guide
Quiruvilca Mine
Quiruvilca Mine, Peru - a high, cold Cu-Pb-Zn-Ag-Au vein locality famed for orange orpiment on barite, black hutchinsonite needles, and sulfide associations.