Barite from Shangulowé Mine, Kambove, Kambove Territory, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo

A grouping of lustrous mostly gemmy prismatic barite crystals 1.5 cm in height coming off a bed of botryoidal crystallized green malachite.

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 2.5 x 1.1 cm
Added on09/08/2026
RepairsNone

Current owner

Kim & Dona Niederman Collection
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Acquired
Jun 2022
1 for sale·Member since 2025

Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Scott MaylenNot 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 Shangulowé Mine
Shangulowé Mine barite: striking crystals, unique associations and a storied collecting history that informs value, provenance, and specimen choice.
Locality guide
Shangulowé Mine
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