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Barite, Calcite

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Barite on calcite, 3 cm, from Elk Creek, near Dalzell, Meade County, South Dakota. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

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SpeciesBarite, Calcite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, South Dakota, Elk Creek
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Arizona page 196
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Wendell Wilson

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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.