Polycrystalline Barite Crystals on matrix - Height: 2 cm - Width: 3.6 cm- 36 g
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Polycrystalline barite crystals on matrix, weighing 36 g and measuring 2 × 3.6 × 1 cm, from Cerro Warihuyn, Miraflores District, Huamalíes Province, Huánuco, Peru.
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A geological sculpture of exceptional crystallographic definition. This magnificent barite (barium sulfate, BaSO4) specimen stands out as a complex polycrystalline intergrowth of tabular orthorhombic crystals, characterized by sharp bevels and perfectly defined faces. Found in the 2006 discovery, the piece displays a striking interpenetrating growth architecture that enhances the play of light across the surfaces of its crystals. The crispness of its edges is complemented by a high-quality vitreous to pearly luster and the characteristic density that defines this mineral species. A valuable addition for its aesthetic appeal and formal rigor, ideal for collectors seeking specimens with a documented extraction history and perfectly preserved morphology.
A geological sculpture of exceptional crystallographic definition. This magnificent barite (barium sulfate, BaSO4) specimen stands out as a complex polycrystalline intergrowth of tabular orthorhombic crystals, characterized by sharp bevels and perfectly defined faces. Found in the 2006 discovery, the piece displays a striking interpenetrating growth architecture that enhances the play of light across the surfaces of its crystals. The crispness of its edges is complemented by a high-quality vitreous to pearly luster and the characteristic density that defines this mineral species. A valuable addition for its aesthetic appeal and formal rigor, ideal for collectors seeking specimens with a documented extraction history and perfectly preserved morphology.
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Main mineral
Polycrystalline Barite
Mineral form
Crystals on matrix
Weight
36 g
Origin (region/city)
Cerro Warihuyn, Miraflores District, Huamalíes Province, Huánuco, Peru
Country of origin
Peru
Height
2 cm
Width
3.6 cm
Depth
1 cm
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