This baryte (barite) crystal specimen from the Xiefang Mine in China, featuring a rare two-generation growth structure.
A mineral specimen of baryte from the Xiefang Mine, China. A cluster of tabular, spear-shaped crystals featuring a "two-generation" growth habit. The inner core of the crystals is a translucent, gemmy honey-yellow, while the outer edges are coated in a stark, opaque ivory-white secondary growth. The top of the main crystal shows a flat, matte-textured horizontal cleavage plane.
SPECIMEN DETAILS Mineralogy: Orthorhombic Baryte (Barium Sulfate) Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.8 x 5.3 cm (2.9 x 2.3 x 2.1 inches) Weight: 200g Locality: Xiefang Mine, Ruijin Co., Ganzhou Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China Condition: Features a clean, horizontal cleavage plane at the top termination. The side faces and secondary white growth remain sharp and highly aesthetic.
Ideal for mineral collectors, crystal displays, or natural history collections.
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