$650Median
61Sold (12 mo)
$50Last sale
Baryte from Wet Grooves Mine, England, UK
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Wet Grooves mine (aka Wet Groves mine) is in the civil parish of Carperby-cum-Thoresby near to Richmond, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It has become famous amongst collectors because of its high quality suite of species, one of which is Baryte. As the accompanying photo shows, this is an impressive large cabinet specimen composed from intergrown rhombic crystals of creamy buttermilk yellow with mirror-like reflective, lustrous surfaces. Crystals average 3 to 3.5 cm wide at their base and do reach an impressive 5 cm. Each tapers to its sharp, chisel-like apex and from base to tip ranges from approximately 3 to 5 cm. under artificial LWUV the entire specimen fluoresces reasonably bright buttermilk-cream.
Product details
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions15.8 x 12.0 x 6.0 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityUK, England, Wet Grooves Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Jul 2026
- Price paid
- $500.00
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Baryte
evaluate color, crystal form and transparency, top localities, and care tips to preserve value and presentation.Regional guide
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