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Barite

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Barite, 10 cm, from Frizington, Cumbria, England. Ex collection of William W. Jefferis (1820–1906), probably originally supplied by John Graves (1842–1928) in Frizington.

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Species
BariteAbout Barite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
UK, England, Frizington MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 110

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—John GravesNot disclosed

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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 Frizington Mine, Cumbria, England
Frizington Barite, Cumbria: pale blue to blue-green tabular crystals, often doubly terminated with hematite; prized for color, form, and historic locality.