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Photo by Harold Moritz

Barite

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Barite, 68 cm (140 kg), from Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut. Donor: Rollin Sanford (1806–1879; Yale class of 1831). Photo by Harold Moritz.

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SpeciesBarite
SizeMuseum
Dimensions6800.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Connecticut
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 436
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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.
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Barite from Connecticut
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Locality guide
Connecticut
dense historic localities yield prehnite, datolite, calcite, barite, and pegmatite minerals; prized for legacy and diversity.