Black Barite - Specimen liver disease and Earth's ever-changing landscapes

and Earth's ever-changing landscapes

This remarkable optical effect is caused by the presence of unique aromatic hydrocarbons preserved within the fossilized resin

as well as other factors such as lighting conditions and the angle of viewing

specifically from the Kennedy Ranges near Mooka Creek

Approximate weight of 1 bowl: 226g

Black Barite - Specimen liver disease and Earth's ever-changing landscapesMined from: Mibladen mining district, Midelt Province, Dra Tafilalet Region, Morocco Description: This one of a kind Black Barite mineral specimen displays a striking cluster of dark, prismatic to tabular barite crystals rising from a natural matrix. The specimen is visually dramatic, with a dominant central crystal surrounded by multiple sharply terminated companion crystals in deep charcoal, smoky black, and dark brown tones. Many faces show a