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Barite

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Barite, 9 cm, from the Olympic Dam mine, Roxby Downs, Stuart Shelf, South Australia. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesBarite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityAustralia, South Australia
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Australia page 30
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Keith F. Compton

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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 South Australia
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Locality guide
South Australia
A collector's guide to South Australia, Australia: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 164 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.