Baryte

Sculpturally aesthetic, this dolomite and hematite matrix specimen features three glassy and gemmy, pastel-blue Baryte crystals to 6.5 cm in length. The two larger crystals are multi terminated. Minor bruising can be seen at or near the terminations, but this is still a fine old specimen that displays excellently. An old label from Germany as well as an earlier Lindsay Greenbank collection label accompany the specimen, which they have owned for a very long time. It is prominently featured in the book, Minerals of Northern England, shown on page 134. the coloration is complex, and changes slightly in different lighting. All of these photos seem accurate to us, in person, though they show coloration differences. The top photo is perhaps most accurate overall, and shows how some regions appear more yellow or bluish.

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Product details

Species

Barite

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions6.5 x 5.7 x 5.0 cm

Locality

UK, England, Frizington Mine

Added on10/23/2024

Comments

Known provenance

2024/08