Barite - Specimen Large where fine sediments buried and

where fine sediments buried and preserved large numbers of mammal bones

Its substantial size and bold intergrown structure make it an impressive display specimen

This makes the piece appealing both as a collector’s specimen and as a meaningful display stone

At 20x magnification

Barite - Specimen Large where fine sediments buried andMined from: Haut Katanga or Lualaba copper belt region. Congo Description: This one of a kind Barite mineral specimen from the Congo features a bright arrangement of translucent cream, pale yellow, and honey gold Barite crystals on a darker earthy matrix. The specimen displays layered, bladed crystal plates with a pearly to glassy luster, forming rosette like clusters and fan shaped sprays across the surface. The contrast between the luminous white