Barite on Calcite

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Barite on calcite, 5 cm, from bluffs along the Cheyenne River, Pennington County, South Dakota. Self-collected in 1985; Geoffrey Crowe photo.

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SpeciesBarite, Calcite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 283

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Barite
Mineral guide
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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 Pennington County
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