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Barite

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Dan & Dianne Kile
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Barite, 10.8 cm, from the Book Cliffs area, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado. Collected in April 2002. This specimen was part of the American Mineral Treasures exhibit at the 2008 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. It is much more three-dimensional than usual for this locality. The specimen was found after a day and a half of fruitless digging in the concretion illustrated below.

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Species
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SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, Colorado
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Self Collected Minerals page 197

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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.
Regional guide
Barite from Colorado
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