3.1" Ice Blue Barite Blades Crystal Mineral Specimen Mabladen Morocco

Location: Mabladen, Morocco

Weight: 3.2 Ounces 

Dimension: 3.1 Inches Long, 2 Inches Wide, 1 Inch Thick

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Barite

Barite is a distinctive mineral admired for its wide variety of colors, crystal forms, and growth habits, making it a favorite among collectors worldwide. One of its most recognizable traits is its unusually heavy weight, which easily sets it apart from other visually similar minerals. Barite often forms through the replacement of other minerals and can even replace organic materials such as wood, shells, or fossils, preserving their structure in stunning detail. In certain environments, it may also create tufaceous mounds through the deposition of hot, barium-rich springs, adding to its geological and aesthetic significance.