Baryte Crystal - Height: 21 cm - Width: 22 cm- 9 kg - (1)

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A large Barite (Baryte) mineral specimen crystallized as thin tabular rhombic crystals with a coating of small Pyrite crystals, from the Dreislar Mine in Medebach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany; weight about 9 kg, dimensions 22 cm wide by 21 cm high by 13 cm deep, in excellent condition.

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Offered is an exceptionally large and aesthetically striking mineral specimen: Barite (Baryte) with a distinctive coating of small Pyrite crystals. This heavy cabinet piece originates from the famous Dreislar Mine in the Sauerland region of Germany—one of the world's most renowned localities for Barite of this specific habit.
Mineral: Barite
Locality: Dreislar Mine, Medebach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Weight: approx. 9 kg.
Dimensions: 22 cm (Width) x 21 cm (Height) x 13 cm (Depth).
Crystal Form: Thin tabular, rhombic crystals arranged in a "chisel-like" or "honeycomb" aggregate.
Color: Creamy white to pale honey-yellow, typical for high-quality Dreislar material.
Condition:
The specimen is in excellent condition with sharp crystal edges. The contrast between the metallic, dark Pyrite and the pale Barite makes for a highly decorative display piece. The original collection label is included

Offered is an exceptionally large and aesthetically striking mineral specimen: Barite (Baryte) with a distinctive coating of small Pyrite crystals. This heavy cabinet piece originates from the famous Dreislar Mine in the Sauerland region of Germany—one of the world's most renowned localities for Barite of this specific habit.
Mineral: Barite
Locality: Dreislar Mine, Medebach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Weight: approx. 9 kg.
Dimensions: 22 cm (Width) x 21 cm (Height) x 13 cm (Depth).
Crystal Form: Thin tabular, rhombic crystals arranged in a "chisel-like" or "honeycomb" aggregate.
Color: Creamy white to pale honey-yellow, typical for high-quality Dreislar material.
Condition:
The specimen is in excellent condition with sharp crystal edges. The contrast between the metallic, dark Pyrite and the pale Barite makes for a highly decorative display piece. The original collection label is included

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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Baryte
Mineral form
Crystal
Weight
9 kg
Origin (region/city)
Dreislar Mine, Medebach
Country of origin
Germany
Height
21 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
13 cm
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Objects sold
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