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Barite, Calcite

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Barite on calcite from a septarian nodule, 17.1 cm, from Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota. Golden barite has been known from the Black Hills of South Dakota since at least 1891. Beautiful, gemmy and lustrous rich yellow to brownish orange crystals and clusters occur in the open spaces inside large septarian concretions found in an arcuate “barite zone” around the Black Hills. Only about 10 percent of the big concretions prove to contain barite crystals when broken open. Crystal clusters as large as the one shown here are extremely rare.

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SpeciesBarite, Calcite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions17.1 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, South Dakota, Elk Creek
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collection University Of Delaware page 55
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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.