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Barite, Dolomite - Frizington Mine, England, UK

Photo by Bill Dameron

Barite, Dolomite

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Barite with dolomite on matrix, 12 cm, from Frizington, Cumbria, England. Bill Dameron photo.

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SpeciesBarite, Dolomite

SizeCabinet

Dimensions12.0 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityUK, England, Frizington Mine

Publications

Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Pacific Northwest page 53

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Bill Dameron

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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.

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.

Locality guide

Frizington Mine

A collector's guide to Frizington Mine, UK: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 267 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.

Barite

$500Median

990Sold (12 mo)

$445Last sale

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