Pink Barite on Galena

Pink Barite on Galena

$30.00
Sale price  $30.00 Regular price 
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Pink Barite on Galena

Pink Barite on Galena

$30.00
Sale price  $30.00 Regular price 
Pink barite on galena, often associated with cerussite. Pink Barite: The prominent pinkish-orange, bladed crystals visible on the specimen are barite, a barium sulfate mineral (BaSO₄). Galena: The dark, metallic-looking matrix or base rock on which the barite crystals are formed is galena, a lead sulfide mineral (PbS). Cerussite (Possible Association): These types of specimens, particularly those from localities like Mibladen, Morocco, frequently contain cerussite (PbCO₃), a lead carbonate mineral, often found in association with the barite and galena.

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