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Barite

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Mark Pospisil
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Barite, 30 cm, Parkside mine, West Cumberland Iron Field, Frizington, Cumbria, England. Ex U.S. National Museum of Natural History collection. Joe Budd photo.

Product details

Species
BariteAbout Barite →
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions30.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
UK, England, Frizington MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 112

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—U.S. National Museum of Natural HistoryNot disclosed

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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 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.