Pale blue prismatic barite crystals on brown matrix from Morocco.
Detailed view of divergent pale blue barite crystal blades, Morocco.
Macro detail of sharp pale blue barite terminations from Morocco.
Close-up of pale blue acicular barite crystal clusters from Morocco.

Barite (blue)

Barite – BaSO4
Elements: Barium, Sulfur, Oxygen
Class: Sulfates – Sulfates
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Hardness: 3-3.5
Calcite
Talc (1)Diamond (10)
A copper coin can scratch it.
Origin: Sidi Lahcen, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region – Morocco

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