Barite, drusy Calcite - image 1
Photo by Robert Mosley

Barite, drusy Calcite

Barite crystal, 12.5 cm, on drusy calcite, from Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota. Ex Marc Weill collection; Robert Mosley photo.

Product details

SpeciesBarite, Calcite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.5 cm
Added on03/26/2026
LocalityUSA, South Dakota, Elk Creek
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record The Kevin Brown Collection page 164
Current owner
Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown
Parker, TX
Member since 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Marc WeillNot 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
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Elk Creek Barite — renowned locality for large, sharp crystals with distinctive geology and notable museum specimens; collecting history and access details.
Locality guide
Elk Creek
Elk Creek, USA - renowned for golden barite in septarian concretions with yellow calcite linings and fossil-rich interiors, a top collecting locality.