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Barite from Elk Creek, South Dakota, USA

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A gemmy, highly lustrous, fantastically terminated single crystal of golden brown baryte from a classic US locality. Specimen has no damage. Ex: Eric Fritz

Product details

SpeciesBariteBaryte
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 2.2 x 1.4 cm
Added on10/17/2025
LocalityUSA, South Dakota, Elk Creek

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Unknown Owner
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Acquired
Jan 2026
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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 Elk Creek
Elk Creek Barite — renowned locality for large, sharp crystals with distinctive geology and notable museum specimens; collecting history and access details.
Locality guide
Elk Creek
Elk Creek, USA - renowned for golden barite in septarian concretions with yellow calcite linings and fossil-rich interiors, a top collecting locality.