Barite - Specimen inverted This plate has several Belemnites

This plate has several Belemnites scattered throughout its surface

8cm  x  D: 0

Mined from:

or lavender hues are caused by impurities of manganese and other trace elements that become trapped in the crystals as they grow

The wax is brittle and may break during shipping

Barite - Specimen inverted This plate has several BelemnitesMined from: Haut Katanga or Lualaba copper belt region. Congo Description: This one of a kind Barite mineral specimen from the Congo features warm honey brown to golden tabular Barite crystals layered in dense, rose like clusters across a contrasting pale, translucent mineral growth. The specimen has a highly dimensional structure, with thin bladed crystals stacked in overlapping sprays and fan formations, giving it a sculptural, flower like