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$825Last sale
Barite from Baia Sprie, Maramureș County, Romania
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Lustrous thin platy colorless crystals of mostly gemmy barite to 0.4 cm in size covering one side of matrix. In good condition.Baia Sprie, historically known by the Hungarian name Felsobanya, was first officially documented in 1329 and developed into a major medieval mining center for gold, silver, and base metals under Hungarian and Habsburg administration. Large-scale underground and surface mining operations continued for centuries until the active commercial exploitation of its metal deposits ceased in 2007. Geologically, the area is situated within the Neogene volcanic chain of the Gutai Mountains in the Baia Mare metallogenic district. The local geology is characterized by complex Neogene volcanic structures cutting through sedimentary and metamorphic basement rocks, hosting world-renowned hydrothermal vein systems rich in diverse polymetallic sulfide and precious metal mineral assemblages.
Product details
SpeciesBarite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 6.0 x 2.5 cm
Listed on10/13/2026
LocalityRomania, Maramureș County, Baia Sprie
SKU9302403
Current owner
WM
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dense barium sulfate prized for blue blades and honey clusters; top localities include Elk Creek, Meikle, Spain, Morocco; quality factors and care.Regional guide
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