Barite from Elk Creek, South Dakota, USA - image 1
Photo by Laszlo Kupi Fine Mineral Photography

Barite from Elk Creek, South Dakota, USA

This piece came out in 2020


Photo by László Kupi

Product details

SpeciesBariteCalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 x 9.0 x 9.0 cm
Added on10/21/2025
LocalityUSA, South Dakota, Elk Creek

Owners

DL
David Lucas
Member since 2025

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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.