Jiangxi Province, China

Barite and Quartz Crystal Cluster, Jiangxi, China

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Amber-gold barite crystals scattered across a white sugar-quartz crust from Jiangxi, glassy and sharply faced. 7.1 × 4.3 × 4.9 cm, 155 g.

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Specimen details

MineralBarite
LocalityJiangxi Province, China
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Chemical formulaBaSO₄
Dimensions7.1 cm × 4.3 cm × 4.9 cm
Weight155 g
ColorClear
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesBarite, Quartz
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Amber-gold barite crystals lie strewn across a crust of white sugar-quartz — squat, blocky individuals with bright glassy faces, the largest around 6 mm. The deeper-set ones look half-dissolved into the white crust; those standing proud at the edges flash when the piece is turned. The white crust beneath is finely crystalline and throws a low sparkle across the whole surface.

Barite is barium sulphate, BaSO4, and its giveaway is weight: barium makes it markedly denser than the quartz it grew on, which is how a collector tells a barite crystal from a similar-looking calcite by feel alone. It is soft at Mohs 3 to 3.5, and those crystal edges bruise against a bare shelf, so give the piece a lined box or a padded rest.

The plate runs 7.1 × 4.3 × 4.9 cm and weighs 155 g. Photographed in hand under studio light, this is the individual piece on offer, sold without a stand.

About Barite

Barite is a sulfate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Barite in our encyclopedia

About Jiangxi Province

Jiangxi Province, China — major source of barite, fluorite, and tungsten minerals.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Barite natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Barite and Quartz Crystal Cluster, Jiangxi, China
Barite and Quartz Crystal Cluster, Jiangxi, China
$98.00