Barite - Specimen peru while translucent edges and internal

while translucent edges and internal smoky zones give the piece extra depth and character

and today they remain a fascinating record of Earth’s prehistoric past

These snowflake-like formations offer a striking interplay against the darker matrix and warm fluorite tones

but varies to deep green

Its vivid color

Barite - Specimen peru while translucent edges and internalMined from: Haut Katanga or Lualaba copper belt region. Congo Description: This one of a kind Barite mineral specimen from the Congo features a dense and sculptural formation of warm honey brown to golden tan bladed crystals. The specimen is composed of many thin, stacked Barite blades arranged in sweeping rosette like clusters, with layered fan formations and open pockets throughout the piece. Small white botryoidal mineral growths sit across