Black Barite - Specimen magical glow and honey-toned gypsum crystal blades

and honey-toned gypsum crystal blades

and preserved serrations along portions of the edge

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Stone Mined from: Africa

Black Barite - Specimen magical glow and honey-toned gypsum crystal bladesMined from: Mibladen mining district, Midelt Province, Dra Tafilalet Region, Morocco Description: This one of a kind black barite mineral specimen from Morocco features a dramatic cluster of dark smoky grey to nearly black barite crystals with glassy luster, blocky tabular form, and areas of reddish brown iron staining. The crystals show strong geometric faces with a mix of broad flat terminations, stepped growth, and smaller overlapping crystal