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Barite

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Barite, 17.8 cm, from Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental region, Morocco. Photo by Joe Budd.

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SpeciesBarite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions17.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityMorocco, Oriental Region, Nador
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 209
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Mark Pospisil

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Barite
Mineral guide
Learn about Barite
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 Nador
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Locality guide
Nador
Nador, Morocco — a historic iron district famed for ice-blue barite from Jebel Ouichane and rare mirror-bright hematite blades, prized by collectors.