Black Barite - Specimen sterling silver pendant Mined in: Merelani Hills

Mined in: Merelani Hills

and slight variations in clarity seen in this piece reflect the natural growth conditions and stress during formation deep within the Earth’s crust

Boyacá Department

turning into stone while retaining their original structure

Black Barite - Specimen sterling silver pendant Mined in: Merelani HillsMined from: Mibladen mining district, Midelt Province, Dra Tafilalet Region, Morocco Description: This one of a kind black barite mineral specimen from Morocco features a dramatic cluster of dark smoky grey to nearly black barite crystals with glassy luster, blocky tabular form, and areas of reddish brown iron staining. The crystals show strong geometric faces with a mix of broad flat terminations, stepped growth, and smaller overlapping crystal