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Barite, Quartz

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Barite, 7 cm on quartz, from the Muscadroxiu mine, Silius, Sardinia, Italy. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

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SpeciesBarite, Quartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityItaly, Sardinia, Silius
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Italy page 32
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Tiziano Bonisoli

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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 Silius
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Locality guide
Silius
Silius, Italy – a premier Sardinian vein locality known for banded fluorite-barite-galena veins, sharp fluorite cubes, baryte, calcite, and rare REE minerals.