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Honey-Orange Barite Crystal Cluster (Provisional ID) | 3 oz
$59.00
A sculptural cluster of translucent honey-orange and champagne-colored mineral blades, with overlapping tabular faces, angular crystal edges, and distinctive etched-looking growth marks. The warm amber surfaces catch the light beautifully, making this a compelling one-of-a-kind display specimen.
- Likely identification: Barite (baryte), provisional visual identification; calcite and other minerals have not been ruled out
- Weight: 3.0 oz (approximately 85 g)
- Origin: Not documented
- Dimensions: Not measured; shown hand-held for approximate scale
- Colors: Honey orange, peach, pale champagne, translucent white
- Crystal habit: Overlapping flattened tabular/bladed crystals
- Possible coloration: Iron staining, not analytically confirmed
- Age: Reported 30–100 million years; unverified without geological provenance
- Condition: Natural specimen with possible edge chipping; review photographs
- UV and magnetism: Not tested
- Collector rarity index: 5/10, subjective estimate
Geology: If confirmed as barite, these crystals may have grown from barium- and sulfate-bearing mineral fluids in fractures or open cavities. The precise geological setting is unknown.
Metaphysical folklore: Barite is traditionally associated by some crystal enthusiasts with clarity, grounding, and insight. These are beliefs, not established scientific effects.
You receive the exact specimen photographed. Mineral identity, locality, and age are not laboratory verified.
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