Location: Mibladen Mining District, Midelt, Khenifra Prov., Meknes-Tafilalet Region., Morocco

Bright salmon colored Barite blades.

Size: 3.5 x 2.3 x 1 inches

Barite is a mineral composed of barium sulfate and comes in a wide range of colors. Barite is often identified by its high specific gravity of 4.5 which is very high for a nonmetallic mineral. The high specific gravity of barite makes it suitable for a wide range of industrial, medical, and manufacturing uses. Barite serves as the principal ore of barium as well as having a wide range of uses in manufacturing, industrial and medical.

Did You Know? Controversy exists regarding the spelling of Barite. This mineral has always been spelled "Barite" in the United States but in the United Kingdom, the spelling has traditionally been "Baryte."