Baryte - La Union, Murcia, Spain - Height: 18.4 cm - Width: 14.5 cm- 4851 g

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Large, showy grouping of thick tabular baryte crystals from the La Unión mining district in Murcia, Spain, measuring 18.4 cm high by 14.5 cm wide by 11.0 cm deep and weighing 4851 g, with blue-grey to steel-blue color and complex intergrowth in a multi-directional arrangement, in excellent condition.

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A large, showy grouping of thick tabular baryte crystals from the classic La Unión mining district of southeastern Spain. The crystals display the characteristic blue-grey to steel-blue color this locality is known for. Well-crystallized and intergrown in a complex, multi-directional arrangement that gives the specimen real depth and presence on display. Excellent condition.

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1236017957/b743997a9f

A large, showy grouping of thick tabular baryte crystals from the classic La Unión mining district of southeastern Spain. The crystals display the characteristic blue-grey to steel-blue color this locality is known for. Well-crystallized and intergrown in a complex, multi-directional arrangement that gives the specimen real depth and presence on display. Excellent condition.

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Details

Main mineral
Baryte
Mineral form
- La Union, Murcia, Spain
Weight
4851 g
Origin (region/city)
La Union, Murcia
Country of origin
Spain
Height
18.4 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
11 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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