Yellow Barite Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen - Arizona

This specimen features lustrous yellow barite occurring as well-developed tabular, blade-like crystals perched on a natural matrix from Pinal County, Arizona. The barite crystals exhibit the characteristic orthorhombic habit of the species, with flattened, elongate forms and sharply defined edges that reflect light with a bright, vitreous to pearly luster.

The yellow coloration ranges from pale honey to deeper golden tones, likely influenced by trace iron within the crystal structure. The crystals are attractively arranged across the matrix, allowing clear observation of individual crystal morphology and growth habit.

Barite specimens of this type typically form in hydrothermal environments, where barium-rich fluids precipitate within fractures and cavities of the host rock. This piece serves as a representative example of Arizona barite and is well suited for both display and systematic mineral collections.

53x32x32mm

52g