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

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

Weight: 2 Pounds 7 Ounces 

Dimension: 4.9 Inches Long, 3.8 Inches Wide, 3 Inches Thick

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Blue Barite

Barite is distinguished by its extensive spectrum of colors and diverse crystal morphologies, making it highly prized within mineral collecting circles. Its significant density sets it apart from similar lighter minerals. This mineral commonly occurs as a replacement for other minerals and organic matter, including wood, shells, and fossils. Additionally, barite can accumulate in tufaceous mounds formed by the precipitation of barium-rich deposits from thermal spring environments.