3.7" Ice Blue Tabular Barite Blades Crystal Mineral Specimen Meknes-Tafilalet Morocco

Location: Bou N'has Mine, Oumjrane, Alnif, Er Rachidia, Meknès-Tafilalet, Morocco

Weight: 10.7 Ounces 

Dimension: 3.7 Inches Long, 2.6 Inches Wide, 1.6 Inches Thick

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Blue Barite

Barite is a highly sought-after mineral, admired for its striking range of colors and diverse crystal shapes. Collectors value it not only for its beauty but also for its unusual heft—Barite is significantly heavier than most similar-looking minerals, making it easy to identify. Fascinatingly, Barite often replaces other minerals and even organic materials like wood, shells, and fossils, preserving their shapes in stunning detail. In some cases, it forms impressive tufaceous mounds through the deposition of hot, barium-rich springs, showcasing its unique geological origins.