Baryte from Morocco
Size-
9.1cm x 8.4cm x 4.5cm
Weight-
423g
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Baryte (or barite) is a barium Sulfate mineral characterized by its high specific gravity.
Mineral class: Sulfate
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Crystal habit: Frequently firms flat tabular crystals,bladed clusters,cockscomb aggregates or rosette shapes (like a desert rose)
Rock formation and geology:
Hydrothermal veins: Hot mineral rich liquids drop barium and Sulfate into cracks and faults in rocks,often alongside fluorite,calcite and quartz,
Sedimentary deposits: Precipitates out directly from marine waters or hot springs,forming beds, nodules or void-fillings in limestone,dolostone and shake.
Unusual weight: Despite being soft,non-metallic mineral,it has a very high specific gravity (approx 4:5)making it feel unusually heavy for its size.
Hardness: 3-3.5 on the MOHs scale.
