Barite - Meikle Mine, Nevada, USA

Barite

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Barite, 10 cm, from the Meikle mine, Elko County, Nevada. Ex James and Charelle Webb collection; Holly Smith photo.

Product details

SpeciesBarite

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions10.0 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityUSA, Nevada, Meikle Mine

Publications

Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 256

Current owner

Farrar Stockton

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Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	James & Charelle Webb	Not disclosed

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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.

Regional guide

Barite from Meikle Mine, Nevada, USA

Meikle Mine barite - high-grade lemon-yellow to amber crystals with glassy faces from a Carlin-type system; prized for color, luster, and standout locality.

Locality guide

Meikle Mine

Meikle Mine, USA - Carlin Trend locality in Elko County, Nevada, famed for honey-yellow barite on calcite crystals from active cavities, prized by collectors.

Barite

$500Median

990Sold (12 mo)

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