Barite - Specimen partial mastodon molar The specimen shows strong dimensionality

The specimen shows strong dimensionality with multiple crystal tiers and natural cavities throughout

and a slightly uneven termination that make it clear this is a true mineral specimen rather than a cut gemstone

A thick white quartz border frames the crystal pockets

calcite forms in sedimentary and hydrothermal environments

while the brighter blue zones draw the eye immediately

Barite - Specimen partial mastodon molar The specimen shows strong dimensionalityMined from: Haut Katanga or Lualaba copper belt region. Congo Description: This one of a kind Barite mineral specimen from the Congo features a bright, translucent formation of creamy white, pale yellow, and honey gold Barite crystals. The specimen shows a dense arrangement of bladed and tabular crystals, with larger flat plates rising from the surface and smaller fan like sprays filling the spaces between them. Its glassy to pearly luster, soft