Barite

About Barite

Barite, or barium sulfate, is an essential mineral for collectors interested in industrial minerals and striking crystal formations. This heavy, orthorhombic mineral exhibits exceptional clarity and is often found as transparent, colorless, or pale blue crystals. Barite specimens showcase diverse forms including thick tabular plates, prismatic crystals, and rosette formations, each displaying the mineral’s brilliant luster and glass-like transparency.Barite occurs worldwide, with major deposits in China, India, Morocco, the United States, and Peru. This mineral forms in hydrothermal veins, sedimentary rocks, and as a gangue mineral in ore deposits. Notable specimens come from England’s Peak District, Mexico, Romania, and the southwestern United States, where barite crystals often appear in pristine condition with exceptional clarity and well-developed faces.Explore our curated barite specimen collection featuring crystals from premier worldwide localities. Our selection includes transparent specimens, colorful varieties, and distinctive formations ideal for mineral collectors. Browse barite specimens today and appreciate the geometric beauty of this industrially important mineral.