Barite, Calcite - image 1
Photo by Holly Smith

Barite, Calcite

Barite on calcite, 8 cm, from Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota. Photo by Holly Smith.

Product details

SpeciesBarite, Calcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, South Dakota, Elk Creek
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 222
Current owner
Tim Smith
Tim Smith
North Wales
Member since 2025

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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 Elk Creek
Elk Creek Barite — renowned locality for large, sharp crystals with distinctive geology and notable museum specimens; collecting history and access details.
Locality guide
Elk Creek
Elk Creek, USA - renowned for golden barite in septarian concretions with yellow calcite linings and fossil-rich interiors, a top collecting locality.