$390Median
707Sold (12 mo)
$85Last sale
Barite from Les Farges Mine, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Help improve this record
No owner is registered for this specimen yet. If it's yours or you know more about it, you can add the owner, provenance, publications and other details.
Classic French specimen with yellowish brown crystals of pyromorphite to 2.2 cm in length coming off of a crystallized barite matrix. Some damage present as seen, all of the large prominent crystals have perfect terminations. Crystallized completely all around. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark.The Les Farges Mine near Ussel in the Correze department of France has a rich history spanning from ancient Gallo-Roman workings for metal extraction to industrial modern operations. In contemporary times, industrial mining took place from 1974 to 1981 by the Societe Miniere de Correze, targeting substantial deposits of metal ores and barite. Geologically, the site features hydrothermal vein systems enclosed within local granite formations. The deposit is internationally celebrated by mineralogists for producing some of the world's finest, most diverse crystal specimens, particularly vibrant green pyromorphite alongside fluorite, wulfenite, and other secondary minerals.
Product details
SpeciesBaritePyromorphite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/13/2026
LocalityFrance, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Les Farges Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Oct 2026
- Price paid
- $150.00
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
Learn more
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
Comments